Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 2 years after the ZS7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-100 scores against the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 has outer dimensions 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 ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the ZS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and ZS7 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.