Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-100 was launched 3 years after the FH25 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-100 matches up against the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FH25
SP-100 | FH25 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 38 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SP-100
FH25 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH25
SP-100 | FH25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has got external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-100 vs the FH25.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FH25 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and FH25.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 250 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $180 |