Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 4 years after the FP8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera 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 FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-100 grades vs the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 features external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 against the FP8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and FP8 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and FP8.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SP-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.