Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX10

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 550WP was unveiled 8 years before the LX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 550WP scores vs the LX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP features exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 550WP against the LX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and LX10 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and LX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 550WP using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.