Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched February 2019
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed 4 years later than the GM5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GM5
Fujifilm X-T30 | GM5 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 54 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-T30
GM5 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GM5
Fujifilm X-T30 | GM5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 features 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) while the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the GM5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GM5 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GM5.
To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-02-14 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom 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 w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lbs) | 211 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $899 | $966 |