Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH6

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FH6, 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 FH6 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 2 years later than the FH6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-100 scores versus the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 compared to the FH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FH6 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and FH6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.