Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009
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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FP8
| 550WP | FP8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus 550WP
| FP8 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FP8
| 550WP | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
| Alternative name | mju 550WP | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 151 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $399 | $300 |
