Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PL8

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 5 years after the E-PL8 which is quite a big gap as far as 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-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the E-PL8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PL8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the E-PL8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL8 is 82 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PL8.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will resolve greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.