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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push 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 FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FP3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 4 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-100 matches up versus the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FP3

 SP-100 FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus SP-100

 FP3 SP-100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP3

 SP-100 FP3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-100 compared to the FP3.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and FP3 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and FP3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (594g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (594g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (594g)
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lb) 155 grams (0.34 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $182