Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and G9 (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-25 was brought out 9 years prior to the G9 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-25 grades versus the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic G9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 compared to the G9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and G9 is 98 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and G9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.