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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the S5 (24MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 18 months earlier than the S5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the S5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T30 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 S5 Fujifilm X-T30 
ReleasedAugust 2020February 2019More recent by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T30 S5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3.0"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the S5.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and S5 is 82 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and S5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
86
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography features
Panasonic S5 Travel photography features
80
good battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
79
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.0 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Panasonic S5 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
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
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 31
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.0"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 714 grams (1.57 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $899 $1,999