Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZS80
SP-100 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SP-100
ZS80 | SP-100 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2014 | Newer by 49 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS80
SP-100 | ZS80 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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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 |