Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-M5→Fujifilm X-T30 III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-T30 III improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-M5 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T30 III
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Resolution40MP vs 26MP (+14MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation1 year newer (2025 vs 2024)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | X-T30 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-M5 | X-T30 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £849 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 360g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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