Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FZ1000
SP-100 | FZ1000 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Olympus SP-100
FZ1000 | SP-100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ1000
SP-100 | FZ1000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | June 2014 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FZ1000 is 63 and 55 respectively.
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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | |
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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 |