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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 7 years later than the E-PL7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up vs the E-PL7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PL7 
LaunchedSeptember 2021September 2014Fresher by 86 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 E-PL7 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PL7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the E-PL7.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL7 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL7.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography details
80
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is amazing (26MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
85
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging features
37
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus PEN E-PL7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2014-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 357g (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $499