• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 260.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 7000 advantages over Fujifilm T550

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Fujifilm T550 advantages over Olympus 7000

  • Less expensive
    $160 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 37 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus 1010

Olympus 7000
Olympus Stylus 1010
  • $195
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
Fujifilm T550
Olympus Stylus 1010
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Newer
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Olympus 1020

Olympus 7000
Olympus 1020
  • $195
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
Fujifilm T550
Olympus 1020
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Newer
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Samsung SL820

Olympus 7000
Samsung SL820
  • $195
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Wider angle lens
Fujifilm T550
Samsung SL820
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out

Compared to Fujifilm T400

Olympus 7000
Fujifilm T400
  • $195
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm T400
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Nikon S6800

Olympus 7000
Nikon S6800
  • $195
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm T550
Nikon S6800
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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