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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic G9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and G9 (20MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 550WP was brought out 9 years prior to the G9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 550WP matches up versus the G9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic G9

 550WP G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus 550WP

 G9 550WP 
IntroducedNovember 2017January 2009Fresher by 107 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic G9

 550WP G9 

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP has outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 550WP against the G9.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and G9 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and G9.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 550WP because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G9 will give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography information
Panasonic G9 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic G9
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Otherwise known as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2017-11-08
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 658g (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Two
Launch price $399 $1,500