Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 550WP was launched 24 months earlier than the FH25 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 550WP grades versus the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FH25
550WP | FH25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus 550WP
FH25 | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH25
550WP | FH25 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 550WP compared to the FH25.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and FH25.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also called as | mju 550WP | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine VI |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $399 | $180 |