Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP5

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FP5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 3 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-100 matches up against the FP5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 versus the FP5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FP5 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.