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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 550WP was brought out 4 years prior to the TS4 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 550WP grades versus the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic TS4

 550WP TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus 550WP

 TS4 550WP 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic TS4

 550WP TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP offers external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP and the TS4.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and TS4.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS4 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
55
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as mju 550WP Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $399