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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was revealed 12 months prior to the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 550WP grades against the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FH1

 550WP FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus 550WP

 FH1 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH1

 550WP FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 550WP and the FH1.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and FH1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging details
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as mju 550WP Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $150