Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P2
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Released February 2019
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced April 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P1
- Renewed by Olympus E-P3
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 8 years later than the E-P2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the E-P2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-P2
Fujifilm X-T30 | E-P2 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | April 2010 | More recent by 108 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Fujifilm X-T30
E-P2 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-P2
Fujifilm X-T30 | E-P2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the E-P2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-P2 is 82 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-P2.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will result in more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-02-14 | 2010-04-22 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 355g (0.78 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 300 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $899 | $799 |