Reasons to choose Stylus 550WP
Released in 2009, Stylus 550WP has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 167 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus Stylus 550WP
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Stylus 550WP28 mm²
Lumix DMC-S1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Stylus 550WP and Lumix DMC-S1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Stylus 550WPMetricLumix DMC-S1
10 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
167 gWeight100 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BLS-1 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Stylus 550WP and Lumix DMC-S1 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-S1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-S1 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-S1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-S1
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-S1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.