Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus 550WP and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched 5 months prior to the W60 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 550WP matches up versus the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 550WP and Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 550WP against the W60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and W60.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.