Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic S1R

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic S1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-100 was brought out 6 years prior to the S1R and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-100 scores against the S1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 has got exterior 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 S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 against the S1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and S1R is 63 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and S1R.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-100 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.