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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 550WP versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced 5 years before the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 550WP scores vs the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 550WP TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 550WP

 TG-2 iHS 550WP 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 550WP TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP has got physical 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) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP and the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-2 iHS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery (350 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Other name mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $380