Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 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
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2011
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 550WP was released 3 years earlier than the FX90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 550WP grades vs the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FX90
550WP | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus 550WP
FX90 | 550WP | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX90
550WP | FX90 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 550WP vs the FX90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and FX90.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX90 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Other name | mju 550WP | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $399 | $227 |