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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Olympus VH-515
(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
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and VH-515 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 9 months later than the VH-515 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm X20 VH-515 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2012More recent by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm X20

 VH-515 Fujifilm X20 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm X20 VH-515 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has measurements 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 X20 and Olympus VH-515 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 working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the VH-515.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and VH-515 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and VH-515.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X20 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
27
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (353g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (353g)
35
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm X20Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X20 Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $648