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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was brought out 3 years prior to the FZ2500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-100 matches up vs the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 SP-100 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Olympus SP-100

 FZ2500 SP-100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2014Newer by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ2500

 SP-100 FZ2500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 against the FZ2500.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and FZ2500 is 63 and 53 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and FZ2500.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (594 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography info
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (594g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (594g)
66
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-29 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lb) 915 grams (2.02 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life 330 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $998