Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Updated by Panasonic ZS60
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-100 was released 11 months before the ZS50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-100 matches up vs the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZS50
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus SP-100
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS50
SP-100 | ZS50 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 features outer measurements 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 ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 vs the ZS50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and ZS50 is 63 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and ZS50.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 594g (1.31 lb) | 243g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $350 |