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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 550WP was revealed at a similar time to the FZ28 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 550WP scores vs the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic FZ28

 550WP FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 550WP

 FZ28 550WP 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FZ28

 550WP FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP features outside 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 FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 550WP against the FZ28.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and FZ28.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
55
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also called as mju 550WP -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-15
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $599