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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(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
Panasonic ZS50
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZS50

 SP-100 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus SP-100

 ZS50 SP-100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS50

 SP-100 ZS50 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (243g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (594 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (243g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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