Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SZ-15
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released August 2011
(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
- Launched June 2013

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SZ-15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 22 months before the SZ-15 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up vs the SZ-15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Olympus SZ-15
Fujifilm JX370 | SZ-15 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm JX370
SZ-15 | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 22 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SZ-15
Fujifilm JX370 | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications 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 JX370 and Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the SZ-15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ-15.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Olympus SZ-15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-08-11 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
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 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 life | 190 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $159 | $200 |