Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and S1R (47MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 550WP was introduced 11 years prior to the S1R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 550WP grades vs the S1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic S1R
550WP | S1R |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus 550WP
S1R | 550WP | |||
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Released | February 2019 | January 2009 | Fresher by 122 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic S1R
550WP | S1R | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 550WP compared to the S1R.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and S1R is 94 and 54 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and S1R.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 550WP using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will show more detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R |
Alternate name | mju 550WP | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 47 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 8000 x 6000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320 seconds |
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 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 1020g (2.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 100 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3525 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at release | $399 | $3,698 |