Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL7

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 4 years later than the E-PL7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the E-PL7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys 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-PL7 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the E-PL7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL7 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL7.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.