Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GX9

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic GX9, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-25 was announced 10 years before the GX9 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-25 matches up vs the GX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 features outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 vs the GX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and GX9 is 98 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and GX9.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GX9 will offer greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.