Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL3

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 7 years later than the E-PL3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the E-PL3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the E-PL3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL3 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give you extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 should have an edge in sensor tech.