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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was brought out 5 years earlier than the F5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 550WP scores versus the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic F5

 550WP F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus 550WP

 F5 550WP 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic F5

 550WP F5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP has got external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 550WP versus the F5.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and F5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography info
Panasonic F5 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging features
Panasonic F5 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic F5
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Also called mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $100