Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

PEN E-PL9 vs X-T30 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specs

PEN E-PL9

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 117.1 x 68 x 39mm³ (4.6″ x 2.7″ x 1.5″)
  • 380g (12.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PEN E-PL9

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-PL9 vs X-T30 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:

Advantage: Fujifilm X-T30

Olympus PEN E-PL9 VS Fujifilm X-T30 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Olympus PEN E-PL9 a better choice

PEN E-PL9

X-T30
Better sensibility (4)

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

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

311cm³
(20 cu.in.)		 459cm³
(29 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PEN E-PL9 are the larger sensitivity, the larger selection of lenses and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the more compact size.

The PEN E-PL9 scores 12 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-T30

PEN E-PL9

X-T30
Larger sensor (5)

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

16.10 26.10
Auto Focus points (4)

121 425
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

350 380

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 connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 19 points for the X-T30.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PEN E-PL9

X-T30
Speed (frames/second)

8 8
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Similar weight

380g 383g
WiFi
Olympus PEN E-PL9 VS Fujifilm X-T30 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PEN E-PL9 and X-T30
PEN E-PL9 und X-T30, front view

Top view of cameras
PEN E-PL9 und X-T30, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Fujifilm X-T30

12
19

We recommend Fujifilm X-T30 as better choice.