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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced 12 months prior to the FH22 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 550WP matches up vs the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FH22

 550WP FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus 550WP

 FH22 550WP 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH22

 550WP FH22 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 550WP against the FH22.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and FH22.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called as mju 550WP Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $200