X-T30 IIvs Lumix GH5 II
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 II
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
X-T30 II (2021)
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
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-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
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