Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH20

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

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.