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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 II 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 550WP and Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 550WP was released 10 years before the K-1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the 550WP grades versus the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 550WP K-1 II 

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

 K-1 II 550WP 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 111 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

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

 550WP K-1 II 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP provides 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) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 550WP and Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP and the K-1 II.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and K-1 II is 94 and 55 respectively.

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

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and K-1 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
bad battery life (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography highlights
55
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
weather proof
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
bad battery life (670 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography advice
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery life (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Pentax K-1 Mark II
Otherwise known as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-07 2018-02-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 36 megapixels
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 819200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
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 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 1010 grams (2.23 lbs)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 670 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at release $399 $1,737