Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS1

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced at a similar time to the TS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 550WP scores versus the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP has exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 550WP versus the TS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and TS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS1 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.