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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(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
Olympus SP-100
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus SP-100

 E-5 SP-100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus E-5

 SP-100 E-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus SP-100

 E-5 SP-100 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
56
environment proofing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
64
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
comes with external mic socket
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus E-5Olympus Stylus SP-100
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