Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic LZ20

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 19 months later than the LZ20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-100 scores versus the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 compared to the LZ20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and LZ20 is 63 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and LZ20.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.