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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 9 years later than the G5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up vs the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II G5 
IntroducedSeptember 2021July 2012More recent by 112 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 G5 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II G5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides physical 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 G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the G5.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and G5 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and G5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
83
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
66
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
51
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
66
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
Panasonic G5 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
62
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (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 383g (0.84 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photographs 320 photographs
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $900 $699