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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic GF7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was brought out 12 months earlier than the GF7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-100 grades against the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic GF7

 SP-100 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus SP-100

 GF7 SP-100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GF7

 SP-100 GF7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 provides 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) and the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the GF7.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and GF7 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and GF7.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SP-100 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The older SP-100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Street photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (594 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
53
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (594g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (594 grams)
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GF7
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-29 2015-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $308