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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump 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 FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 3 years prior to the FZ80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-100 grades vs the FZ80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic FZ80

 SP-100 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus SP-100

 FZ80 SP-100 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2014More recent by 35 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ80

 SP-100 FZ80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 and the FZ80.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and FZ80 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and FZ80.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (594g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography advice
53
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (594 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
really wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others (594g)
28
really wide (20mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others (616 grams)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-29 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lb) 616 grams (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $399