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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Pentax K-1 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 550WP was manufactured 8 years prior to the K-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the 550WP grades versus the K-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax K-1

 550WP K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus 550WP

 K-1 550WP 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 86 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax K-1

 550WP K-1 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP enjoys outside 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 Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 550WP against the K-1.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and K-1 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and K-1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 550WP because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 550WP will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
manual focus
MP count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
not so great battery life (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
weather proofing
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography details
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
81
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Pentax K-1
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPentax K-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Pentax K-1
Also Known as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2016-02-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 1010g (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 2
Price at release $399 $1,499