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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was introduced 17 months prior to the SZ-15 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SZ-15 Fujifilm JZ200 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ-15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the SZ-15.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competitors (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $200