Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic GX85

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 550WP was unveiled 8 years prior to the GX85 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 550WP scores vs the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP features exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 550WP vs the GX85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and GX85 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and GX85.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 550WP using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind in sensor technology.