Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10
94 Imaging
33 Features
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax I-10
550WP | I-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus 550WP
I-10 | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax I-10
550WP | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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.

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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |