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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(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
Olympus VH-515
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm JZ100 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 VH-515 Fujifilm JZ100 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm JZ100 VH-515 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (129g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
supports touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus VH-515
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