Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G100

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic G100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very similar but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was brought out 7 years earlier than the G100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-100 grades against the G100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 against the G100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and G100 is 63 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and G100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G100 will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.