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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GF3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SP-100 was manufactured 2 years later than the GF3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-100 matches up against the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic GF3

 SP-100 GF3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus SP-100

 GF3 SP-100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GF3

 SP-100 GF3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 offers external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GF3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 vs the GF3.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and GF3 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and GF3.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus SP-100 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Panasonic GF3
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (594g)
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography factors
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (594g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (300 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging info
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (594g)
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GF3
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-29 2011-08-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lb) 264 gr (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life 330 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $360