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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(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
Olympus E-P1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-P1 
ReleasedSeptember 2021July 2009Newer by 148 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-P1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
Olympus E-P1 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography details
80
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography features
80
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
43
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (300 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging info
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging info
37
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-P1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus PEN E-P1
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