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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P2
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 7 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the E-P3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-P3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2011Newer by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-P3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 features physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-P3 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the E-P3.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-P3 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-P3.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will render greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
Olympus E-P3 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography features
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography features
80
good battery pack (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
amazing megapixels (26MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
60
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
no image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging features
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-T30Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Olympus PEN E-P3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2011-08-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 369 grams (0.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 380 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $899 $0