Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF2

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic GF2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was announced 2 years after the GF2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-100 matches up vs the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 features physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 versus the GF2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and GF2 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and GF2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SP-100 will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SP-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.