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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 550WP versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 550WP grades vs the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 550WP TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus 550WP

 TG-1 iHS 550WP 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 40 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 550WP TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP has exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 550WP versus the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-1 iHS to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
55
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also called as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $399