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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 3 years after the GH5S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II GH5S 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2018More modern by 45 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 GH5S Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II GH5S 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the GH5S.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GH5S is 82 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GH5S.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will provide you with greater detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 MP count great (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
62
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
79
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 no image stabilization
68
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
79
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
 MP count great (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
56
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
80
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not posses selfie friendly display
61
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 selfie friendly screen
 missing Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
81
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 MP count great (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
63
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
36
 touchscreen
 provides face detect autofocus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone socket
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
68
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 features face detect focus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 440 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Single Two
Price at release $900 $2,498