Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Panasonic S5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 16 months earlier than the S5 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the S5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Panasonic S5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the S5 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and S5 II is 82 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and S5 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 II will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.