Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus VH-515
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 4 years prior to the VH-515 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm Z30 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm Z30
VH-515 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm Z30 | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 has outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the VH-515.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and VH-515.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VH-515 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus VH-515 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-45 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $150 | $648 |