Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GH5

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was introduced 3 years before the GH5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-100 matches up against the GH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 vs the GH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and GH5 is 63 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and GH5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH5 will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.