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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
83 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10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
47
 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
Photography Glossary
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
61
 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