Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX7

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 550WP (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 550WP was revealed 4 years before the LX7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 550WP matches up against the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP offers outer 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 550WP against the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and LX7.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 550WP uses the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The older 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.