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Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus 1
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
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Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 1s and Olympus 550WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1s was launched 6 years after the 550WP which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1s matches up versus the 550WP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Olympus 550WP

 1s 550WP 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2009More modern by 77 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus 1s

 550WP 1s 

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Olympus 550WP

 1s 550WP 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1s features physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Olympus 1s and Olympus 550WP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1s against the 550WP.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and 550WP is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and 550WP.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1s because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 1s will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger 1s is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography info
Olympus 550WP Street photography info
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography details
Olympus 550WP Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography advice
Olympus 550WP Travel photography advice
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better than average battery pack (450 shots)
provides touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 1s vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Olympus 550WP
 Olympus Stylus 1sOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 1s Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also Known as - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-13 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 gr (0.89 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $399