Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand 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)
- 12MP - 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
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2012
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FZ150
SP-100 | FZ150 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | April 2012 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus SP-100
FZ150 | SP-100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ150
SP-100 | FZ150 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lb) | 528 grams (1.16 lb) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 410 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $499 |