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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 4 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-100 scores against the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FP1

 SP-100 FP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus SP-100

 FP1 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP1

 SP-100 FP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 offers physical measurements 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 FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 against the FP1.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FP1 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and FP1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (594 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (594 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (594 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (151g)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $153