Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS7
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS7 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
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the 550WP (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") posses different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 550WP was unveiled within a month of the FS7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 550WP matches up vs the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FS7
| 550WP | FS7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus 550WP
| FS7 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FS7
| 550WP | FS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys physical 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 FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 550WP versus the FS7.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and FS7.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The 550WP offers the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
| Otherwise known as | mju 550WP | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 139 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $399 | $160 |