Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH8

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-100 matches up vs the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-100 against the FH8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FH8 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and FH8.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.