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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Older Model is Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic G2

 FE-25 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus FE-25

 G2 FE-25 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic G2

 FE-25 G2 

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
65
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G2 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
58
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (428g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
61
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic G2
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-07-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $15 $1,000