Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ28

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 5 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-100 scores vs the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external 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) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 vs the FZ28.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FZ28 is 63 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger SP-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.