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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
Olympus 7000
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus 7000

 550WP 7000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus 550WP

 7000 550WP 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus 7000

 550WP 7000 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography info
Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography factors
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
Vlogging with Olympus 7000
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus 7000
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus Stylus 7000
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