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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
45

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL1s
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-PL1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PL1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021May 2010More recent by 138 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PL1 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL1 is 82 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography advice
83
 has manual focus
 MP count amazing (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
60
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography features
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography features
79
 screen tilts
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 no image stabilization
74
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 no moving screen
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography info
79
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery (380 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 low resolution (12MP)
 terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-PL1 as a Travel photography camera
80
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 MP count amazing (26MP)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (290 shots)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography factors
81
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 MP count amazing (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
36
 has touchscreen
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
29
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focus
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus PEN E-PL1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2010-05-17
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
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
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings 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 - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 383g (0.84 lb) 334g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 487
Other
Battery life 380 images 290 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $288