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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched at a similar time to the FX48 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 550WP scores against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FX48

 550WP FX48 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus 550WP

 FX48 550WP 

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX48

 550WP FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP has got outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 550WP against the FX48.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and FX48.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX48 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternative name mju 550WP Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $325