Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-100 was unveiled 5 years after the FX580 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera 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 FX580 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-100 scores versus the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FX580
SP-100 | FX580 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 61 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus SP-100
FX580 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FX580
SP-100 | FX580 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 compared to the FX580.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and FX580 is 63 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and FX580.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 594g (1.31 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $499 |