Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic SZ7

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic SZ7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 2 years later than the SZ7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-100 matches up vs the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 has got exterior dimensions 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 SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 and the SZ7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and SZ7 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and SZ7.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.