Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 4 years prior to the S5 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the S5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 has outside 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 II has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the S5 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and S5 II is 82 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and S5 II.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.