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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 4 years prior to the SP-100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-10 matches up against the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SP-100

 SZ-10 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus SZ-10

 SP-100 SZ-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SP-100

 SZ-10 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 against the SP-100.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and SP-100 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and SP-100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (594g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2014-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 594 grams (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $400