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Fujifilm X-T5 vs X-T30 III: full comparison

The X-T5 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T30 III counters on a lighter 378g body.

Also searched as XT5 vs XT30 III, and in the other order as XT30 III vs XT5.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-T30 III are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T30 III is the newer of the two, arriving in 2025. At launch the X-T5 was 1,699 USD and the X-T30 III 999 USD, making the X-T30 III the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T5 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 40.2 MP of resolution, 15 fps continuous shooting, and 7-stop in-body stabilization, with a few smaller wins on top of that.

The X-T30 III isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 378g body.

So which one? If you want 40.2 MP of resolution, get the X-T5. If a lighter 378g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 III is the smarter buy. And the X-T30 III costs less — 999 USD at launch.

Where the X-T5 wins

  • +40.2 MP of resolution
  • +15 fps continuous shooting
  • +7-stop in-body stabilization
  • +a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder
  • +580-shot battery life
  • +weather sealing
  • +2 card slots

Where the X-T30 III wins

  • +a lighter 378g body

Who should buy the X-T5 or X-T30 III?

Buy the X-T5 if…

Pick the X-T5 if 40.2 MP of resolution, 15 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T5 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-T30 III if…

Pick the X-T30 III if a lighter 378g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 999 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T30 III review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T5 vs X-T30 III: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T5Fujifilm X-T30 III
  • 40.2 MP X-Trans V in a dials-first body
  • 7-stop IBIS and weather sealing
  • Dual SD UHS-II card slots
  • 557g, lighter than the X-H2
  • X-Processor 5 AI subject detection
  • 6K/30p with F-Log2 at 378g
  • REALA ACE film simulation added
  • Compact X-T form factor
  • EVF is 3.69M dots, lower than the X-H2
  • Tilt screen, not flip for vloggers
  • No in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T5 review and X-T30 III review.

X-T5 vs X-T30 III: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T5X-T5
2022 · $1,699
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T30 IIIX-T30 III
2025 · $999
General
Release year20222025
Launch price1,699 USD999 USD
StatusCurrentCurrent
Sensor & Image
Megapixels40.2 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans VX-Trans IV
ProcessorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
ISO range125–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionaiai
Burst (fps)158
Video
Max video6K 30p6K 30p
CodecH.265, H.264H.265, H.264
Log profileF-Log2F-Log2
Physical
Stabilization7 stopsNone
ViewfinderEVF (3.69M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedYesNo
Weight557g378g
Storage
Card slots21
Card typesSD UHS-II / SD UHS-IISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W235NP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)580 shots315 shots
Software
Film sims89

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-T5 review and the Fujifilm X-T30 III review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.

Further reading