Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS35

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was manufactured 6 years before the ZS35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 550WP scores against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP has got outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 550WP against the ZS35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and ZS35.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.