Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Updated by Panasonic FZ200
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-100 was revealed 3 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-100 scores versus the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FZ100
SP-100 | FZ100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus SP-100
FZ100 | SP-100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ100
SP-100 | FZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 features physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 and the FZ100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FZ100 is 63 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and FZ100.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 594g (1.31 lbs) | 540g (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $500 |