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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was brought out 17 months before the FX75 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 550WP grades against the FX75 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FX75

 550WP FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus 550WP

 FX75 550WP 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX75

 550WP FX75 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic FX75 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 550WP against the FX75.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and FX75.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography details
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging details
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called as mju 550WP Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $139