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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus SZ-15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV100 was launched 4 years prior to the SZ-15 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JV100 matches up versus the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus SZ-15

 JV100 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the FujiFilm JV100

 SZ-15 JV100 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-15

 JV100 SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the JV100 and the SZ-15.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and SZ-15 is 96 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and SZ-15.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
56
lighter than average (126 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-15
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Olympus SZ-15
Alternate name FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $200