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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(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
Panasonic FZ100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FZ100

 SP-100 FZ100 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus SP-100

 FZ100 SP-100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ100

 SP-100 FZ100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FZ100 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography details
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
53
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (594g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (594g)
64
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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