Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched January 2014
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-100 was unveiled 3 years after the ZS5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-100 grades versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZS5
SP-100 | ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | June 2010 | Newer by 45 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SP-100
ZS5 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS5
SP-100 | ZS5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 has outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 compared to the ZS5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and ZS5 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and ZS5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SP-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | 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 per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 gr (1.31 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $300 |