FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(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
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe JZ500 was brought out 3 years before the VH-515 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JZ500 scores versus the VH-515 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus VH-515
JZ500 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm JZ500
VH-515 | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus VH-515
JZ500 | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 and the VH-515.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and VH-515.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus VH-515 |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $230 | $648 |