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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 16 months before the S5 II X making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the S5 II X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic S5 II X

 Fujifilm X-T30 II S5 II X 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 S5 II X Fujifilm X-T30 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2023September 2021Fresher by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic S5 II X

 Fujifilm X-T30 II S5 II X 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X 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 choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the S5 II X.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and S5 II X.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography info
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography highlights
80
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography features
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 62 65
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 370 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $900 $2,199