Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH7

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was brought out 2 years after the FH7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 and the FH7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FH7 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and FH7.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.