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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 3 years after the 550WP which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm JZ100 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm JZ100

 550WP Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm JZ100 550WP 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus 550WP in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the 550WP.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and 550WP.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Olympus 550WP Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Alternative name - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
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