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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2021
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH6
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GH5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed 3 years before the GH5 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the GH5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH5 II 

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

 GH5 II Fujifilm X-T30 
AnnouncedJuly 2021February 2019More modern by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH5 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GH5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the GH5 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH5 II is 82 and 59 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH5 II.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography features
78
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography details
80
great battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
great MP (26MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
69
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging features
36
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (4992 x 3744 pxls)
has mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
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 alias 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 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 108
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 727 grams (1.60 lb)
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 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $899 $1,700