Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic G1

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic G1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very similar but the 550WP (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 550WP was released about the same time to the G1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 550WP matches up against the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 550WP against the G1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and G1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.