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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced 18 months before the HZ25W making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 550WP grades against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung HZ25W

 550WP HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus 550WP

 HZ25W 550WP 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung HZ25W

 550WP HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP has exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP and the HZ25W.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and HZ25W.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
55
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung HZ25W
Other name mju 550WP WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-07-06
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $350