Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1 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
- Announced February 2019
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm X-T30 was released 8 years later than the E-PL1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up versus the E-PL1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-PL1
Fujifilm X-T30 | E-PL1 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | May 2010 | Fresher by 107 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Fujifilm X-T30
E-PL1 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-PL1
Fujifilm X-T30 | E-PL1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys exterior 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-PL1 has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus E-PL1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the E-PL1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL1 is 82 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL1.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-02-14 | 2010-05-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor 4 | Truepic V |
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 | 26MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 383 gr (0.84 lb) | 334 gr (0.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 487 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 290 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $899 | $288 |