Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 550WP was launched 17 months prior to the ZS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 550WP matches up vs the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic ZS5
550WP | ZS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus 550WP
ZS5 | 550WP | |||
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Released | June 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic ZS5
550WP | ZS5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP has got outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 550WP versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 550WP compared to the ZS5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and ZS5.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS5 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Alternative name | mju 550WP | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $300 |