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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-100 was launched 6 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-100 grades against the FZ1000 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 SP-100 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus SP-100

 FZ1000 II SP-100 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2014Fresher by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 SP-100 FZ1000 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 features outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 against the FZ1000 II.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FZ1000 II is 63 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and FZ1000 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (594 grams)
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography factors
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (594 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (594g)
67
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-29 2019-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
External flash
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 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594g (1.31 lb) 808g (1.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $898