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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 17 months earlier than the SZ-15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm JX500 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm JX500

 SZ-15 Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm JX500 SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the SZ-15.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ-15.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $90 $200