Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 550WP

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 550WP, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and 550WP (10MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and 550WP (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was brought out 11 years after the 550WP which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 III scores versus the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has proportions 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 Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 550WP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 III vs the 550WP.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and 550WP is 67 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and 550WP.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.