Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was revealed 12 months before the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 550WP grades vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP has outer dimensions 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 I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 550WP compared to the I-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and I-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax I-10 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor technology.