Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FP7
SP-100 | FP7 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SP-100
FP7 | SP-100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP7
SP-100 | FP7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |