Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was unveiled 18 months prior to the FX700 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 550WP grades versus the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP features external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 550WP versus the FX700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.