Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FH20
SP-100 | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus SP-100
FH20 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH20
SP-100 | FH20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $400 | $179 |