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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
Panasonic S1R
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic S1R

 550WP S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus 550WP

 S1R 550WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2009Fresher by 122 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic S1R

 550WP S1R 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and S1R is 94 and 54 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
87
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
55
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
fantastic MP (47MP)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (1,020g)
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
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