X-T3vs Lumix S5 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
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) Starting from £1999 new Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 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.

Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.

↓ 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 S5 II (2023)

  • Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
  • Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
  • S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
  • L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available

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 S5 II (2023)
Price £649 £1,999
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 24.2MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 539g (body only) 740g body only
Dimensions 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-Mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre X-T3Lumix S5 II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Travel
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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