Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus SZ-15
Fujifilm JX500 | SZ-15 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm JX500
SZ-15 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SZ-15
Fujifilm JX500 | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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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 |