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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2018
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was released 5 years earlier than the GX9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-100 grades versus the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic GX9

 SP-100 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus SP-100

 GX9 SP-100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GX9

 SP-100 GX9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 provides external dimensions 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 GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-100 compared to the GX9.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and GX9 is 63 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and GX9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Street photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (594 grams)
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (594g)
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-29 2018-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lbs) 407 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $1,000