X-T3vs Lumix GH5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-T3 (2018) Starting from £649 new Best for Video, street, travel, portrait View X-T3
VS
Lumix Lumix GH5 II Lumix Lumix GH5 II (2021) Starting from £899 new Best for Video, vlogging, documentary View Lumix GH5 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.

Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

X-T3 (2018)

  • Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
  • Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size

Lumix GH5 II (2021)

  • Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
  • Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing

Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T3 (2018)Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Price £649 £899
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MP 20.3MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA) 900 shots (CIPA)
Weight 539g (body only) 727g (body only)
Dimensions 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-Mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II 2× SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone
⚡ Compare specs side by side X-T3 prices → Lumix GH5 II prices →

More comparisons with X-T3

Camera family history