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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was revealed 11 months earlier than the XZ-1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up against the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm JV150 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Fujifilm JV150

 XZ-1 Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm JV150 XZ-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the XZ-1.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and XZ-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and XZ-1.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm JV150 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (320 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (126g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
great battery pack (320 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (275g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (320 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (275g)
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus XZ-1
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Olympus XZ-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 275g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $567