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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(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
Panasonic G5
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic G3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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-T3 G5 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2012Newer by 75 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 G5 Fujifilm X-T3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-T3 G5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography advice
81
manual focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Panasonic G5 Street photography factors
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Sports photography with Panasonic G5
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G5 Travel photography advice
74
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Panasonic G5
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
62
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (396g)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
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