Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1H

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.