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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 2 years later than the TS3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-100 matches up against the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic TS3

 SP-100 TS3 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus SP-100

 TS3 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS3

 SP-100 TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 features external 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) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 vs the TS3.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TS3 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and TS3.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SP-100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (594g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (594g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
63
good battery power (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (594g)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-01-29 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 gr (1.31 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 310 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $380