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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push 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 ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZS7

 SP-100 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus SP-100

 ZS7 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS7

 SP-100 ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (594g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594g (1.31 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $350