Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX580 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Also Known as mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Lets look much closer at the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 550WP was announced around the same time to the FX580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 550WP grades versus the FX580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FX580
| 550WP | FX580 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus 550WP
| FX580 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX580
| 550WP | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 550WP vs the FX580.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and FX580.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FX580 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
| Also Known as | mju 550WP | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $399 | $499 |