Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
- Launched September 2018
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Released July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic G3
- Renewed by Panasonic G6

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Panasonic G5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 6 years after the G5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up against the G5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic G5
Fujifilm X-T3 | G5 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 75 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-T3
G5 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic G5
Fujifilm X-T3 | G5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 offers external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 compared to the G5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and G5 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and G5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will result in greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-T3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-09-06 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor 4 | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 539 grams (1.19 lbs) | 396 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 shots | 320 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Launch cost | $1,500 | $699 |