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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2021
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH5
  • New Model is Panasonic GH6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 2 months later than the GH5 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the GH5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GH5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 GH5 II Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GH5 II 
LaunchedSeptember 2021July 2021Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the GH5 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GH5 II is 82 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GH5 II.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5 II
80
great battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
76
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (4992 x 3744 pixels)
does have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 62 108
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 727 grams (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 380 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail price $900 $1,700