Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was brought out 13 months later than the XZ-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-100 grades against the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 and the XZ-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and XZ-10 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and XZ-10.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.