Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS12
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS12 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
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed April 2009
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FS12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 550WP was manufactured 3 months prior to the FS12 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 550WP matches up versus the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FS12
550WP | FS12 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus 550WP
FS12 | 550WP | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FS12
550WP | FS12 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | April 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP provides physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 550WP and the FS12.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and FS12.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FS12 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Other name | mju 550WP | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 129 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $228 |