Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P1

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.

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.

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.

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.