Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000
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![Olympus Stylus 550WP front Olympus Stylus 550WP front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-550WP/Olympus-550WP-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 7000 front Olympus Stylus 7000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7000/Olympus-7000-front.jpg)
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7000
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 550WP and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The 550WP was brought out within a month of the 7000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 550WP matches up vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus 7000
550WP | 7000 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus 550WP
7000 | 550WP | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus 7000
550WP | 7000 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 550WP and Olympus 7000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP and the 7000.
![Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 size comparison Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-550WP-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and 7000 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-550WP-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and 7000.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 7000 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
![Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-550WP-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-550WP-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Also called as | mju 550WP | mju 7000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 172 grams (0.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $280 |