Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL6

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 4 years after the E-PL6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the E-PL6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus E-PL6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the E-PL6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL6 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.