Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS20

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 2 years after the TS20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-100 grades against the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 against the TS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and TS20 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and TS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.