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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as EX1
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 550WP (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 550WP was revealed 18 months prior to the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the 550WP grades against the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung TL500

 550WP TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus 550WP

 TL500 550WP 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung TL500

 550WP TL500 
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP has physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 550WP compared to the TL500.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and TL500.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 550WP contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Samsung TL500
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging details
Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
64
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung TL500
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as mju 550WP EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 386g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $527