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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic S1H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was launched 6 years before the S1H and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-100 grades against the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic S1H

 SP-100 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus SP-100

 S1H SP-100 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2014More recent by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic S1H

 SP-100 S1H 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 vs the S1H.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and S1H is 63 and 52 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and S1H.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (594g)
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery pack (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
53
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (594g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (400 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (594g)
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have mic jack
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-29 2019-08-28
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias 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 support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320s
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) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
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 594g (1.31 pounds) 1052g (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch price $400 $3,998