Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 11 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the E-PL1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the E-PL1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL1 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL1.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will render greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.