Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH27

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-100 was brought out 3 years after the FH27 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-100 grades versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 versus the FH27.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FH27 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and FH27.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.