Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS25

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 13 months later than the TS25 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-100 scores versus the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 features outside 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 TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 and the TS25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and TS25 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and TS25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.