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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FP8

 SP-100 FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 55 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus SP-100

 FP8 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP8

 SP-100 FP8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography highlights
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-29 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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