Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1R

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.

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.

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.

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.