Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus 550WP

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus 550WP, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty similar but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and 550WP (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was brought out 2 years after the 550WP which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PM1 grades vs the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM1 versus the 550WP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and 550WP is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and 550WP.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PM1 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger E-PM1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.