Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FS25

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.