Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced September 2021
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Replacement is Olympus E-P2

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 12 years after the E-P1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the E-P1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus PEN E-P1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-P1
Fujifilm X-T30 II | E-P1 | |||
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Released | September 2021 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 148 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
E-P1 | Fujifilm X-T30 II |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-P1
Fujifilm X-T30 II | E-P1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the E-P1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-P1 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-P1.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 II | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-09-02 | 2009-07-29 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 62 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 900 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 gr (0.84 pounds) | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 300 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $900 | $182 |