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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JV150 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up against the SZ-15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm JV150

 SZ-15 Fujifilm JV150 
RevealedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 features external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JV150 vs 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 have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the SZ-15.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ-15 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ-15.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JV150
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
62
lighter than competition (126g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than average (250g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
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 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $200