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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GH5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed 2 years after the GH5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades versus the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH5 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2017Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 GH5 Fujifilm X-T30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-T30 GH5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the GH5.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH5 is 82 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GH5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
82
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography info
Panasonic GH5 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery power (410 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 725g (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 380 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Two
Launch price $899 $1,298