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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85 Imaging
47 Features
47 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was unveiled 10 years after the E-PL2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech 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-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the E-PL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-PL2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PL2 
ReleasedSeptember 2021February 2011More modern by 129 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 E-PL2 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PL2 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-PL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the E-PL2.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL2 is 82 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL2.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will render extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography features
83
 has manual focus
 MP count high (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
60
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography details
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography details
79
 tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 lack of image stabilization
73
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
79
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 fps)
 MP count high (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery life (380 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery (280 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography details
Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography details
80
 good battery life (380 shots)
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 MP count high (26MP)
 flash built-in
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery (280 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-PL2 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 MP count high (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (380 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
60
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
 not so great battery (280 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging features
36
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic support
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
29
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect focus
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL2
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus PEN E-PL2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2011-02-11
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 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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)
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 362 gr (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.2
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 280 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $0