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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump 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 FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 3 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-100 grades versus the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FP7

 SP-100 FP7 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SP-100

 FP7 SP-100 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP7

 SP-100 FP7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has got outer 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) while the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 vs the FP7.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FP7 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and FP7.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SP-100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (594 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (240 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (594g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
good battery pack (240 shots)
supports touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (594 grams)
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-29 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $227