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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FX700

 SP-100 FX700 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus SP-100

 FX700 SP-100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FX700

 SP-100 FX700 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (594g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (594g)
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rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $399