Fujifilm X-T X-T3 Silver 2019
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm X-T X-T3 Silver 2019
The Fujifilm X-T3 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, robust build, and intuitive manual controls that appeal to both enthusiasts and professionals. Users highlight the superb kit lens, tactile dials, and versatile video capabilities, though some note a learning curve for beginners and the lack of in-body image stabilization. Overall, it remains a highly recommended mirrorless camera even years after its release.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Robust build quality
- Intuitive manual controls
- Superb kit lens
- Tactile dials and buttons
Cons
- No in-body image stabilization
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Adobe Lightroom RAW processing issues
- Kit lens not weather-resistant
- Limited third-party lens options
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic hybrid camera that finally brings phase-detect autofocus to the L-mount lineup. Users highlight its excellent video features, including a fan for unlimited recording, great stabilization, and beautiful color science, all at a very competitive price. A few long-term users report a shutter button issue, and some note the limited lens selection compared to Sony, but the vast majority consider it the best value full-frame camera under $2,000.
Pros
- Excellent phase-detect autofocus
- Great video quality and codecs
- Internal fan prevents overheating
- Outstanding image stabilization
- Beautiful color science
Cons
- Shutter button issue after extended use
- Limited lens selection compared to Sony
- APS-C crop in 4K 60p
- Rolling shutter at fast pans
- External monitor disables internal display info
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T X-T3 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 26.100000381469727 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 160 | 100★ |
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 2160000 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm X-T X-T3 Silver 2019
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Fujifilm X-T X-T3 Silver 2019 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
