Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic GX85

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The SP-100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GX85 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-100 scores against the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has got external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 against the GX85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and GX85 is 63 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and GX85.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The SP-100 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The older SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.