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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 5 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-100 matches up versus the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FS25

 SP-100 FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SP-100

 FS25 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FS25

 SP-100 FS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the FS25.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FS25 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and FS25.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SP-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (594g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
53
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (594 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (594 grams)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $230