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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was unveiled 12 months before the FH20 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 550WP scores against the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus 550WP

		

		

			
 FH20 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 550WP FH20 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 550WP compared to the FH20.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and FH20.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
19
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
28
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus 550WP Street photography info
Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
30
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 550WP Travel photography info
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
55
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
30
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5")
 manual exposure not possible
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
37
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
25
 image stabilization (Digital)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing microphone port
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as mju  550WP Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design 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 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images    
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 autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
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), 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 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 167 grams (0.37 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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    
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $179