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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic G9

 FE-25 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus FE-25

 G9 FE-25 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2009Newer by 107 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kClearer display (+928k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic G9

 FE-25 G9 

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
61
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
9
no video
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2017-11-08
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 112k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 658 grams (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Two
Pricing at release $15 $1,500