Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS25

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 13 months later than the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-100 grades against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 and the ZS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and ZS25 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.