Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FP8

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FP8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was unveiled 6 months earlier than the FP8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 550WP matches up vs the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP comes with exterior 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 FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 550WP versus the FP8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and FP8.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP8 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.