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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 3 months after the E-P7 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up versus the E-P7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 E-P7 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-P7 
RevealedSeptember 2021June 2021Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has proportions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the E-P7.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-P7 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-P7.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
83
has manual focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
Olympus E-P7 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
86
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography information
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography information
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
73
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography details
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography details
80
great battery (380 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
87
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography details
Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-P7
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus PEN E-P7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2021-06-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 62 118
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $800