Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced September 2021
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released November 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-PL1s
Fujifilm X-T30 II | E-PL1s | |||
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Released | September 2021 | ![]() | November 2010 | Fresher by 132 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
E-PL1s | Fujifilm X-T30 II |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL1s
Fujifilm X-T30 II | E-PL1s | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
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.

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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 II | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-09-02 | 2010-11-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 62 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 900s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 gr (0.84 lb) | 334 gr (0.74 lb) |
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 All around 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 | 290 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $599 |