Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-PM1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.