Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 550WP

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 550WP, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released within a month of the 550WP so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 grades vs the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 against the 550WP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and 550WP is 97 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and 550WP.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-3010 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.