Fujifilm X-M5 vs X-T30 III
The X-M5 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T30 III counters on a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-M5 and Fujifilm X-T30 III are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-M and the X-T. The X-T30 III is the newer of the two, arriving in 2025. At launch the X-M5 was $799 and the X-T30 III $999, making the X-M5 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-M5 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 330-shot battery life and a lighter 355 g body.
The X-T30 III isn't far behind. It hits back with a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder.
So which one? If you want 330-shot battery life, get the X-M5. If a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 III is the smarter buy. And the X-M5 costs less — $799 at launch.
Where the X-M5 wins
- +330-shot battery life
- +a lighter 355 g body
Where the X-T30 III wins
- +a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder
X-M5 vs X-T30 III: full specs
| Spec |  X-M52024 · $799 |  X-T30 III2025 · $999 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans IV | X-Trans IV |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| ISO range | 160–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 425 |
| Subject detection | ai | ai |
| Burst (fps) | 8 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 6K 30p | 6K 30p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.265, H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log2 | F-Log2 |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" flip touch | 3" tilt touch |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 355 g | 378 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 330 shots | 315 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 9 | 9 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.