Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP
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Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Launched November 2010
- Later Model is Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP

Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Here, we are looking at the Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very well matched but the P7000 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

The P7000 was released 23 months after the 550WP making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the P7000 grades versus the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Olympus 550WP
P7000 | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon P7000
550WP | P7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Olympus 550WP
P7000 | 550WP | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P7000 against the 550WP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and 550WP is 85 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and 550WP.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The P7000 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger P7000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 550WP |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-11-23 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $354 | $399 |