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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF7
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic GF8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The SP-100 was unveiled 24 months prior to the GF8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up against the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic GF8

 SP-100 GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus SP-100

 GF8 SP-100 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GF8

 SP-100 GF8 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 offers outer 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 GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 versus the GF8.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and GF8 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and GF8.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The SP-100 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more aged SP-100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (594g)
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography factors
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
66
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (594g)
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GF8
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-29 2016-02-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 lbs) 266g (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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $549