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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 11 months before the ZS45 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up vs the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZS45

 SP-100 ZS45 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus SP-100

 ZS45 SP-100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS45

 SP-100 ZS45 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-100 against the ZS45.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and ZS45 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and ZS45.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (594g)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (594g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
good battery life (350 shots)
lighter than others (249 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $300