Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH8

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched 4 years before the FH8 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 550WP grades vs the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outside dimensions 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 FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 550WP vs the FH8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and FH8.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.