Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX78

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FX78, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 3 years after the FX78 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-100 scores against the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 features physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 against the FX78.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FX78 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and FX78.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SP-100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.