Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX7
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GX1
- Successor is Panasonic GX8
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-100 was launched 3 months later than the GX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-100 matches up against the GX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic GX7
SP-100 | GX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus SP-100
GX7 | SP-100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GX7
SP-100 | GX7 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 features external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 against the GX7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and GX7 is 63 and 81 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and GX7.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The SP-100 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (1.31 lb) | 402 grams (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 350 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $1,000 |