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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very close but the F70EXR (1/2") and VH-515 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was announced 4 years before the VH-515 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F70EXR matches up against the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Olympus VH-515

 F70EXR VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 VH-515 F70EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus VH-515

 F70EXR VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR vs the VH-515.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and VH-515.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VH-515 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
27
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging information
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
35
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus VH-515
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXROlympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Olympus VH-515
Other name FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $648