Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 10 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the E-PL1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about 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") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the E-PL1s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL1s is 82 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL1s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.