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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax I-10

 550WP I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus 550WP

 I-10 550WP 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax I-10

 550WP I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Pentax Optio I-10
Also called as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $310