Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GM5

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic GM5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 550WP was manufactured 6 years earlier than the GM5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 550WP grades vs the GM5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP versus the GM5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and GM5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and GM5.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 550WP because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GM5 will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.