Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic G2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FE-25 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the G2 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-25 matches up versus the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 versus the G2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and G2 is 98 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and G2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-25 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G2 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.