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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 5 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-100 grades vs the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZS80

 SP-100 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SP-100

 ZS80 SP-100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS80

 SP-100 ZS80 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 vs the ZS80.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and ZS80 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and ZS80.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-29 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
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
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 gr (1.31 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $448