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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 5 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-100 matches up versus the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FS15

 SP-100 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus SP-100

 FS15 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FS15

 SP-100 FS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-100 against the FS15.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and FS15 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and FS15.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-29 2009-01-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594g (1.31 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $180