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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched 3 years prior to the LS5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 550WP scores vs the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic LS5

 550WP LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus 550WP

 LS5 550WP 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic LS5

 550WP LS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP offers external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 550WP against the LS5.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and LS5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography info
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Other name mju 550WP -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $294