Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GF2

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic GF2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very comparable but the 550WP (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 550WP was brought out 3 years earlier than the GF2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 550WP grades against the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP features outer 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 GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP vs the GF2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and GF2 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and GF2.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 550WP featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF2 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.