Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 was unveiled 8 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the E-PL1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the E-PL1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL1s is 82 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL1s.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will deliver extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.