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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced 24 months before the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 550WP scores versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic S1

 550WP S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus 550WP

 S1 550WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic S1

 550WP S1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 550WP compared to the S1.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic S1 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Otherwise known as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $269