Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL3

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.