Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic 3D1

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was unveiled 3 years earlier than the 3D1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 550WP scores versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP compared to the 3D1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic 3D1 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.