Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VH-515
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Released January 2015
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
- Successor is Fujifilm XP90
(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
- Launched August 2012

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus VH-515, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 2 years later than the VH-515 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP80 & Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm XP80 | VH-515 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm XP80
VH-515 | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus VH-515
Fujifilm XP80 | VH-515 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the VH-515.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and VH-515.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP80 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Fujifilm XP80 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm XP80 | Olympus VH-515 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45S | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $149 | $648 |