Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FH2
SP-100 | FH2 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus SP-100
FH2 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH2
SP-100 | FH2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 270 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $149 |