Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GH1
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Updated by Panasonic GH2
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic GH1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively close but the 550WP (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 550WP was brought out 6 months prior to the GH1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the 550WP grades vs the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic GH1
550WP | GH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus 550WP
GH1 | 550WP | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic GH1
550WP | GH1 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | July 2009 | Same generation | |
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP has exterior 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 GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 550WP compared to the GH1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and GH1 is 94 and 81 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and GH1.
As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 550WP due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GH1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Also referred to as | mju 550WP | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-07-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $399 | $949 |