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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Fujifilm X-T30

 S5 II Fujifilm X-T30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023February 2019More modern by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 S5 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography info
78
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II
80
good battery (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II
36
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (5952 x 3968 pixels)
comes with mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 65
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video file 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 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 740 grams (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Single Two
Launch price $899 $2,000