X-T30 IIIvs S1 II
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 iii is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
More comparisons with X-T30 III
Camera family history