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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced 4 years prior to the TG-320 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 550WP scores against the TG-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 550WP TG-320 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus 550WP

		

		

			
 TG-320 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 550WP TG-320 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP has external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 550WP versus the TG-320.
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and TG-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and TG-320.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
19
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
61
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
30
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
55
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
30
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery pack (150 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 550WP Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
25
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Olympus TG-320
Also referred to as mju  550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 150 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $399 $0