Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic LZ40

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic LZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was introduced 6 years prior to the LZ40 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 550WP matches up vs the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 550WP vs the LZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and LZ40 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and LZ40.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to give more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.