Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 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
- Released January 2009
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic G1
FE-25 | G1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus FE-25
G1 | FE-25 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 112k | Crisper display (+348k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic G1
FE-25 | G1 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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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 |