FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Olympus VH-515
F70EXR | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm F70EXR
VH-515 | F70EXR | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus VH-515
F70EXR | VH-515 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |