Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax W60
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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus 550WP
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax W60
550WP | W60 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | July 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Pentax Optio W60 |
Otherwise known as | mju 550WP | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $300 |