Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ35

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 3 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-100 scores against the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-100 versus the FZ35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and FZ35 is 63 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and FZ35.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.