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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was brought out 24 months before the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 550WP scores vs the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus 550WP

		

		

			
 FH2 550WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 550WP FH2 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP against the FH2.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and FH2.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
19
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus 550WP Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
61
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
30
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
 max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
55
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 resolution not great (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 better than average battery power (270 shots)
 lighter than competition (121g)
 has focus by touch
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
30
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
 no manual control
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
41
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 better than average battery power (270 per charge)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 550WP Vlogging details
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
25
 image stabilization (Digital)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external mic support
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone support
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Alternative name mju  550WP Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
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 - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $149