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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very similar but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was announced 4 months earlier than the FZ1000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-100 scores vs the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 SP-100 FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Olympus SP-100

 FZ1000 SP-100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ1000

 SP-100 FZ1000 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2014Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 has 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 FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 vs the FZ1000.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FZ1000 is 63 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-100 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography highlights
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (594 grams)
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
64
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (594g)
66
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-29 2014-06-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 pounds) 831 grams (1.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 517
Other
Battery life 330 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $800