Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS6

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 11 months before the TS6 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-100 grades vs the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 versus the TS6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and TS6 is 63 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and TS6.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.