Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-S2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 550WP versus Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 550WP was launched 7 years prior to the K-S2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the 550WP grades versus the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 550WP versus Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 550WP against the K-S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and K-S2 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and K-S2.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 550WP featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.