Canon 5DS vs Olympus 550WP

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 5DS versus Olympus 550WP, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and 550WP (10MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and 550WP (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS was revealed 6 years after the 550WP which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5DS scores against the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 5DS features external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon 5DS versus Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 5DS against the 550WP.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and 550WP is 55 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and 550WP.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 5DS will show more detail because of its extra 41MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent 5DS provides an edge in sensor technology.