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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic G9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very comparable but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SP-100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the G9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-100 matches up vs the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic G9

 SP-100 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus SP-100

 G9 SP-100 
ReleasedNovember 2017January 2014More recent by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic G9

 SP-100 G9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has got physical 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) whilst the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-100 and the G9.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and G9 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and G9.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G9 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (594 grams)
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (594g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (594g)
76
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-29 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Price at release $400 $1,500