Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic G3

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was announced 2 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-100 scores against the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 features exterior 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 G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 and the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and G3 is 63 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and G3.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SP-100 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The newer SP-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.