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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(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
Panasonic FH25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FH25

 SP-100 FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SP-100

 FH25 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH25

 SP-100 FH25 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (594g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (594g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (594g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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