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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 7 months after the SZ-15 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the SZ-15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ-15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm XP70

 SZ-15 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ-15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the SZ-15.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ-15 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others (250g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging info
34
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus SZ-15
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 life 210 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $200