Olympus E-410 vs Olympus 550WP

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus 550WP, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively close but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and 550WP (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was introduced 19 months before the 550WP which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-410 scores versus the 550WP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-410 against the 550WP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and 550WP is 77 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and 550WP.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-410 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.