Fujifilm X-T5 vs X-T30 III
The X-T5 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T30 III counters on a lighter 378 g body.
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 and the X-T30 III $999, 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 378 g body.
So which one? If you want 40.2 MP of resolution, get the X-T5. If a lighter 378 g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 III is the smarter buy. And the X-T30 III costs less — $999 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 378 g body
X-T5 vs X-T30 III: full specs
| Spec |  X-T52022 · $1,699 |  X-T30 III2025 · $999 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Launch price | $1,699 | $999 |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 40.2 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans V | X-Trans IV |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| ISO range | 125–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 425 |
| Subject detection | ai | ai |
| Burst (fps) | 15 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 6K 30p | 6K 30p |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264 | H.265, H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log2 | F-Log2 |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | 7 stops | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (3.69M dot) | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" tilt touch |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Weight | 557 g | 378 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W235 | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 580 shots | 315 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 8 | 9 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.