Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Released January 2014
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus SP-100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and SP-100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-5 was brought out 4 years prior to the SP-100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-5 scores versus the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus SP-100
E-5 | SP-100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus E-5
SP-100 | E-5 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus SP-100
E-5 | SP-100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 has physical measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus SP-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-5 vs the SP-100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and SP-100 is 58 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and SP-100.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-5 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-03 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lb) | 594 grams (1.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photos | 330 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-5 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $400 |