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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 10 years later than the E-PL3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the E-PL3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PL3 
LaunchedSeptember 2021September 2011Fresher by 122 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 E-PL3 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PL3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers external 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-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the E-PL3.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL3 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL3.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL3
83
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Olympus E-PL3
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography info
80
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography information
80
good battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
61
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Vlogging camera
37
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus PEN E-PL3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Truepic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 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
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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 sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 383g (0.84 pounds) 313g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life 380 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $900 $399