Reasons to choose X-M5
Released in 2024, X-M5 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 26.1 MP effective resolution, and a 355 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-M5
vs Fujifilm X-T30 III
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
X-M5367 mm²
X-T30 III- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X-M5 and X-T30 III have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X-M5MetricX-T30 III
26.1 MPEffective pixels26.1 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.6
3.75 µmPixel pitch3.75 µm
14.05 µm²Pixel area14.05 µm²
7.12 MP/cm²Pixel density7.12 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
6,240 × 4,160Maximum video6,240 × 4,160
355 gWeight378 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
NP-W126S Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-W126S Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X-M5 and X-T30 III have the same sensor area. The X-M5 has the lighter body. The X-M5 and X-T30 III have the same effective resolution. The X-T30 III is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X-T30 III
Released in 2025, X-T30 III has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 26.1 MP effective resolution, and a 378 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.