X-T30 IIIvs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
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 & 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.
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
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-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 iii is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,999 |
| 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/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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