Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic 3D1 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
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic 3D1
550WP | 3D1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus 550WP
3D1 | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic 3D1
550WP | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic 3D1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Also called | mju 550WP | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 200 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $670 |