Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was released 5 years earlier than the ZS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 550WP grades vs the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP features outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 550WP versus the ZS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and ZS25.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.