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The editors liked
Solid styling
Easily replaceable AA-sized batteries
18x optical zoom that begins at 28mm
Optical image stabilization
Full manual mode
Fast burst rate of 15fps but at 1.2 megapixels.
The editors didn't like
No manual zoom and hotshoe adapter
Plastic tripod receptacle
Half-pressing the shutter doesnt bring you out of the menus directly into shooting mode
Abstract: 8.25Panasonic and Olympus have earned their place in the top ten of camera manufacturers and the Lumix DMC-FZ8 and SP-550 respectively confirm their positions. Both cameras have some exceptional specifications and set benchmarks for compact cameras. T...
Massive 18x optical range with wide angle, Effective built-in image stabilisation, Great build quality and ergonomics, Closest focusing distance of just 1cm.
Some coloured fringing when zoomed-in, General softness throughout range, Quite leisurely startup and shutdown speed, Screen doesnt flip-out.
The Olympus SP-550UZ is a wonderful camera to use. It feels really well-built and its reassuring to know you have such a massive optical zoom range and effective stabilisation at your disposal. If the image quality had no issues, the SP-550UZ would e...
Massive 18x optical range with wide angle, Effective built-in image stabilisation, Great build quality and ergonomics, Closest focusing distance of just 1cm.
Some coloured fringing when zoomed-in, General softness throughout range, Quite leisurely startup and shutdown speed, Screen doesnt flip-out.
The Olympus SP-550UZ is a wonderful camera to use. It feels really well-built and its reassuring to know you have such a massive optical zoom range and effective stabilisation at your disposal. If the image quality had no issues, the SP-550UZ would e...
Very good to excellent image quality, 18X optical zoom, Effective CCD stabilization, Excellent metering, RAW format, Complete range of capture modes, Good viewfinder and monitor, Compact and light
Slight distortion at both ends of the focal length range, Slight chromatic aberration, Some hesitancy in the autofocus under low light
Olympus was one of the first companies to devise bridge cameras with long zooms, such as the C-series cameras, and now the SP series. The new SP-550 UZ is probably the most ambitious bridge-type camera on the market currently, offering an 18X optical z...
Attractive design is also quite functional with a textured grip that holds onto you
Great color and better dynamic range than the LCD shows in the field
The longest digicam zoom available with a usable digital zoom that takes it even further into the r...
Very high ISO only available at reduced image sizes
High ISO itself is noisy
High levels of chromatic aberration, but expected for a lens with this range
Sluggish autofocus
Slow startup and shutdown
Scattered top menu makes it hard to remember whats w...
While I had a little trouble focusing on subjects that wouldnt sit still, the Olympus SP-550 UZs 18x optical zoom with 100x total zoom let me shoot things I couldnt even see without looking through its lens. And I found that a lot of fun. A whole ne...
Abstract: This is the final review of the Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom. Product shots and screenshots that were featured in the preview have been re-shot, and all sample photos are from a production model. Thank you for your patience (well, most of you). Several y...
Abstract: The Olympus SP-550UZ is made for stealing headlines. The most unique and usable feature of this digital camera is its 18X stabilized optical zoom lens. Not only is this the longer range currently available but it also starts at a wide-angle focal-leng...
Abstract: If you turned straight to the feature table to search for a super-zoom, the SP-550UZ is likely to have caught your eye. Boasting a 28-500mm integrated lens (35mm equivalent), it can shoot from further away than anything else on test, and the widest pos...
18x optical zoom, Great design, Low chromatic aberration, ISO 5000
Pictures a little soft, Colour could use some improvement, Regular burst mode sluggish The Final Word The Olympus SP-550UZ is a great camera that will suit people after a little more zoom in their life. The images could have used some minor improvement...
The Olympus SP-550UZ is a great camera that will suit people after a little more zoom in their life. The images could have used some minor improvements, but the huge zoom and fantastic design make this a worthwhile choice for some buyers.
