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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Panasonic FX90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FX90

 550WP FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus 550WP

 FX90 550WP 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX90

 550WP FX90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography info
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
features touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
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