| Features |
| Waterproof Seals | | A revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 10 feet underwater.
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| 10MP | | More than 10 million pixels in the high-resolution CCD create superior image quality. Create large prints without losing a single detail.
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| 3x Optical Zoom | | 3x Optical Zoom brings you closer to the subject without taking a step.
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| 2.5 LCD | | The 2.5" high-resolution LCD provides easy shooting and sharing of your images with friends and family.
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| iAUTO | | Intelligent Auto automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting and adjusts the settings to optimize results.
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| Face Detection | | Face Detection tracks up to 12 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
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| ISO sensitivity | | With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.
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| Perfect Fix | | Perfect Fix corrects shooting mistakes instantly by lightening shadows and removing red-eye right on your camera.
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| In-Camera Help | | The In-Camera Help Guides provide a brief description of camera settings and features, conveniently displayed on the LCD, at the push of a button.
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| 17 Modes | | Always get the best shot with 17 Shooting Modes. The preset Shooting Modes optimize your camera's settings for sharp, brilliant photos. Modes include Portrait, Sunset, Night Scene, Sports, Landscape, and many more.
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| 1600 High ISO | | High ISO setting lets you minimize blurry images caused by movement and capture clearer, brighter images in low light.
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| xD-Picture Card | | In addition to xD-Picture Card compatibility, the STYLUS-550WP comes with an adapter for microSD memory cards, an emerging electronic storage media for mobile phones, PDAs, and HDTVs.
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| OLYMPUS MasterTM 2.0 Software | | Easily upload your movies and images to YouTubeTM and share with the world using OLYMPUS MasterTM 2.0 Software.
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| Specifications |
| Waterproof | | Equivalent to IEC60529 IPX8/JISC0920 (10ft/3m)
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| Image Sensor | | 10 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.33" CCD
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| Focal Length/Lens Configuration | | 6.7 – 20.1mm (38 – 114mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 3 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lens
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| Zoom | | 3x Optical Zoom + 5x Digital Zoom
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| Maximum Aperture | | F3.5 (W) / F5.0 (T)
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| Focus System | | CCD Contrast Detection
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| Focus Range (from lens surface) | | Normal mode: 19.7" – infinity (0.5m – infinity)
Macro mode: Wide: 7.9" – infinity (0.2m – infinity) Tele: 11.8" – infinity (0.3m – infinity)
Super Macro mode: 2.8" – 19.7" (7cm - 50cm)
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| Focus Mode | | iESP Auto, Face Detection AF
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| Shutter Speed | | 1/1000 sec. –1/2 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode)
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| ISO Sensitivity (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity) | | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
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| Exposure Metering | | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
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| White Balance Control | | Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents)
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| Exposure Compensation | | ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
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| Image File Format | | Still Image: JPEG
Movie: AVI Motion JPEG
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| Motion Blur Suppression | | Digital Image Stabilization
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| Panorama | | Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software
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| Shooting Assist Functions | | Frame Assist, Voice Recording, Exposure Compensation Preview
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| Movie Mode | | AVI Movie with Sound;
640x480 (30/15fps)
320x240 (30/15fps)
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| Noise Reduction | | Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in specific scene modes
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| Image Playback | | Still Image: Single, Index Display (4/9/16/25), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation
Movie: Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame
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| Playback Edit Effects | | Still Image: Red-Eye Fix, Lighting Fix, Resize, Cropping
Movie: N/A
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| Flash | | Built-in
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| Flash Modes | | Auto (for low light and backlit conditions)
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-in
Off
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| Flash Working Range | | Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) – 13.5ft (4.1m) at ISO 800
Tele: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 9.5ft (2.9m) at ISO 800
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| Self-Timer | | 12 Seconds
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| Memory | | 14.8 MB internal memory
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| Removable Media Card | | xD-Picture Card™ (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
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| Outer Connectors | | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input*)
*Optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1/CB-MA3) is required.
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| Auto-Connect USB | | USB 2.0 High-Speed (USB Mass Storage)
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| System Requirements | | Auto-Connect USB: Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS X 10.3 or later with USB port
Software: Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5
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| Power Source | | Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B), AC Adapter (D-7AC) with the optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1/CB-MA3)
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| Battery Life (CIPA DC-002) | | 140 shots
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