Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S
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82 Overall
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic GH5S
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus FE-25
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Launched | January 2018 | January 2009 | More recent by 109 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 112k | Crisper 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 |
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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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 |