Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ300

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 17 months before the FZ300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-100 grades against the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-100 and the FZ300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and FZ300 is 63 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and FZ300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.