Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 3 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-100 matches up vs the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 vs the FH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FH2 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and FH2.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.