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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II X

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

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

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic S5 II X, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 4 years earlier than the S5 II X and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the S5 II X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 S5 II X 

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

 S5 II X Fujifilm X-T30 
RevealedJanuary 2023February 2019More recent by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 S5 II X 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides outer measurements 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 S5 II X has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic S5 II X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the S5 II X.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and S5 II X is 82 and 59 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and S5 II X.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II X
82
focusing manually
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
86
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Sports photography camera
78
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography advice
80
good battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count great (26MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
good video quality (5952 x 3968 pixels)
does have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 65
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Physical 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 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 pictures 370 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots One Dual
Retail pricing $899 $2,199