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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic G3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 6 years after the G5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-T30 G5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2012More modern by 81 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 G5 Fujifilm X-T30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-T30 G5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the G5.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and G5 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and G5.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography features
Panasonic G5 Travel photography features
80
good battery pack (380 shots)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
66
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G5 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
62
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2012-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 380 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $899 $699