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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-15

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