Panasonic FZ70 vs Olympus SP-100

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Panasonic FZ70 vs Olympus SP-100

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ70 Review.
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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus SP-100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SP-100.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ80
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Differences

Panasonic FZ70 advantages over Olympus SP-100

RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Wider angle lens
20 mm vs 24 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Panasonic FZ70

Bigger JPEG buffer
6 vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic FZ70, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Panasonic FZ70

Fujifilm SL1000

$660
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Sony HX300

Panasonic FZ70

Sony HX300

$660
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$600
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX300

Olympus SP-100

Sony HX300

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$600
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX300

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Panasonic FZ70

Samsung WB2200F

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

$675
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Shoots 60p video

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Panasonic FZ70

Fujifilm S9900W

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

$719
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm S9900W

$600
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 1080p video
Longer exposure

$719
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Compared to Fujifilm S9800

Panasonic FZ70

Fujifilm S9800

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

$504
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm S9800

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm S9800

$600
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 1080p video
Longer exposure

$504
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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