Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-PL8

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was unveiled 2 years after the E-PL8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech 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-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the E-PL8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides 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-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-PL8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the E-PL8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL8 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-PL8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will render extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.