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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Pentax W60
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Pentax W60

 550WP W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus 550WP

 W60 550WP 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Pentax W60

 550WP W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Pentax W60
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
Pentax W60 Travel photography features
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Olympus 550WP vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Pentax W60
 Olympus Stylus 550WPPentax Optio W60
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