Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Launched February 2019
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.
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The SP-100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-100 matches up against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic S1
SP-100 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SP-100
S1 | SP-100 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 60 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic S1
SP-100 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 provides external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 compared to the S1.
![Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and S1 is 63 and 54 respectively.
![Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and S1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 594 gr (1.31 lbs) | 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 380 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Price at release | $400 | $2,498 |