Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP2

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was brought out 4 years after the FP2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-100 scores versus the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 and the FP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FP2 is 63 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and FP2.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.