Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 22 months later than the FZ150 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-100 scores versus the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 has got external 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 FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 and the FZ150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FZ150 is 63 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and FZ150.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.