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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus VH-515

 JZ500 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 VH-515 JZ500 
RevealedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus VH-515

 JZ500 VH-515 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
67
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
35
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus VH-515
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus VH-515
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