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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
82 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
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
78
 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
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
78
 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)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
80
 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