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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 4 years after the E-M10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the E-M10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M10 
ReleasedFebruary 2019March 2014Newer by 60 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 E-M10 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the E-M10.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M10 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M10.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography features
82
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M10 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography features
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography highlights
80
great battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (396g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging details
36
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (396g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M10
 Fujifilm X-T30Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2014-03-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 884
Other
Battery life 380 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $899 $600