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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max 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 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 14 months after the GH5S making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH5S 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2018More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-T30

 GH5S Fujifilm X-T30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH5S 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the GH5S.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH5S is 82 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH5S.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer you more detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
80
better than average battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
68
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Venus Engine 10
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 26MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
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 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 660 grams (1.46 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 All around 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 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $899 $2,498