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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • New Model is Olympus E-PM2
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 9 years later than the E-PM1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the E-PM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PM1 
IntroducedSeptember 2021November 2011More recent by 120 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 E-PM1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-PM1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the E-PM1.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PM1 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-PM1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM1
83
you can focus manually
great resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Sports photography camera
80
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
great resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
80
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
great resolution (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
45
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging information
37
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-PM1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2011-11-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 62 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 gr (0.84 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $499