Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL5
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched September 2021
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced September 2012
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 9 years later than the E-PL5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the E-PL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-PL5
Fujifilm X-T30 II | E-PL5 | |||
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Announced | September 2021 | September 2012 | More recent by 110 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
E-PL5 | Fujifilm X-T30 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL5
Fujifilm X-T30 II | E-PL5 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys outer 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) while the Olympus E-PL5 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-PL5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the E-PL5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL5 is 82 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL5.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will render greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 II | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2021-09-02 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 62 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
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 | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lbs) | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 889 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $400 |