Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515
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37 Features
26 Overall
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![Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ100/Fujifilm-JZ100-front.jpg)
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95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 7 months prior to the VH-515 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm JZ100 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm JZ100
VH-515 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm JZ100 | VH-515 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the VH-515.
![Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ100-vs-Olympus-VH-515-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ100-vs-Olympus-VH-515-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and VH-515.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ100-vs-Olympus-VH-515-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-JZ100-vs-Olympus-VH-515-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Olympus VH-515 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $190 | $648 |