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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FE-25 was launched 10 years prior to the GH5S and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-25 scores versus the GH5S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FE-25 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus FE-25

 GH5S FE-25 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2009More recent by 109 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.4"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1620k112kCrisper display (+1508k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GH5S

 FE-25 GH5S 

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 has external measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 and the GH5S.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and GH5S is 98 and 62 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and GH5S.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FE-25 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
9
no video shooting
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-07 2018-01-08
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO - 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.4" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 440 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch price $15 $2,498