Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus PEN E-PL8 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

X-T30 vs PEN E-PL8 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus PEN E-PL8 Specs

X-T30

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 26 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8mm³ (4.7″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″)
  • 383g (12.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T30

PEN E-PL8

  • Introduced in September 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 117.1 x 68.3 x 38.4mm³ (4.6″ x 2.7″ x 1.5″)
  • 374g (12.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PEN E-PL8

X-T30 vs PEN E-PL8 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 VS Olympus PEN E-PL8 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm X-T30 a better choice

X-T30

PEN E-PL8
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

26.10 16.10
Auto Focus points (4)

425 81
Built-in flash (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

380 350

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T30 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the built-in flash, the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the PEN E-PL8: that the battery has more stamina.

The X-T30 scores 23 points.

Otherwise why to choose Olympus PEN E-PL8

X-T30

PEN E-PL8
Better sensibility (4)

200 – 12800 ISO 200 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

25 80
Image stabilizer (3)
More portable (2)

459cm³
(29 cu.in.)		 307cm³
(19 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PEN E-PL8 are the larger sensitivity, the larger selection of lenses and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the more compact size.

Yields 12 points for the PEN E-PL8.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

X-T30

PEN E-PL8
Speed (frames/second)

8 8
Sensor cleaning
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Similar weight

383g 374g
WiFi
Fujifilm X-T30 VS Olympus PEN E-PL8 Dimensions

Look at front view of the X-T30 and PEN E-PL8

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm X-T30

Olympus PEN E-PL8

23
12

We recommend Fujifilm X-T30 as better choice.