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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic G2
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-25 was manufactured at a similar time to the G1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-25 grades vs the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic G1

 FE-25 G1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus FE-25

 G1 FE-25 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic G1

 FE-25 G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 has physical 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) and the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 and the G1.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and G1 is 98 and 82 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and G1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Panasonic G1 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G1 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
61
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
62
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
18
no video shooting
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic G1
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-19
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $15 $0