Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic F5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic F5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 13 months after the F5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-100 grades vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 features outer 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 F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 versus the F5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and F5 is 63 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and F5.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.