Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus VH-515

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 4 years earlier than the VH-515 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).

Compare the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the VH-515.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and VH-515.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VH-515 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.