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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
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
  • Revealed August 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 3 years before the VH-515 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ300 grades vs the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus VH-515

 JZ300 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 VH-515 JZ300 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus VH-515

 JZ300 VH-515 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the VH-515.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and VH-515.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
35
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus VH-515
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus VH-515
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $648