Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS10

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-100 was introduced 4 years after the TS10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-100 grades vs the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-100 versus the TS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TS10 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and TS10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SP-100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.