Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Older Model is Panasonic LX100
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic LX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 550WP was unveiled 10 years earlier than the LX100 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 550WP scores against the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic LX100 II
550WP | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus 550WP
LX100 II | 550WP | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | January 2009 | Fresher by 117 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic LX100 II
550WP | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP provides outer 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 Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 550WP compared to the LX100 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and LX100 II is 94 and 81 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and LX100 II.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 550WP using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 550WP will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Otherwise known as | mju 550WP | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2018-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
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 | 10MP | 17MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4736 x 3552 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1800 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 392 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
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 | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $399 | $998 |