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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 4 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-100 grades versus the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FH20

 SP-100 FH20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus SP-100

 FH20 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH20

 SP-100 FH20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 has got outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-100 compared to the FH20.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and FH20 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SP-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (594 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (594g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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