Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FX90

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 2 years later than the FX90 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-100 grades versus the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 compared to the FX90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and FX90 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and FX90.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.