Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL6

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 7 years after the E-PL6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up vs the E-PL6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the E-PL6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL6 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will render more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.