Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS15

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

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.

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

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.