Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX48

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FX48, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 5 years after the FX48 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-100 scores vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 vs the FX48.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and FX48 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and FX48.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.