Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.