Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 13 months later than the LZ30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-100 scores against the LZ30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys outside 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) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 compared to the LZ30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and LZ30 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and LZ30.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.