Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FX700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 3 years after the FX700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-100 grades vs the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 provides outer 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) and the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the FX700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FX700 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and FX700.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.