Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was brought out 5 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-100 scores against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 versus the TS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and TS1 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and TS1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SP-100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.