Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic LX100 II

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is pretty similar but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was revealed 5 years prior to the LX100 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-100 scores vs the LX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic LX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 vs the LX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and LX100 II is 63 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and LX100 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-100 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.