Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Later Model is Fujifilm X20
(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 X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and VH-515 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X10 was introduced about the same time to the VH-515 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm X10 | VH-515 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm X10
VH-515 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm X10 | VH-515 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the VH-515.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and VH-515 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and VH-515.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X10 | Olympus VH-515 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-07-11 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/1000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350g (0.77 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 245 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-50 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $600 | $648 |