Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-100 was manufactured 3 years after the ZS10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-100 grades against the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZS10
SP-100 | ZS10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SP-100
ZS10 | SP-100 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS10
SP-100 | ZS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 provides 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-100 versus the ZS10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and ZS10 is 63 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and ZS10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SP-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lbs) | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 260 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $350 |