Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic LS5
550WP | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus 550WP
LS5 | 550WP | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic LS5
550WP | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |