Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF1

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GF1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-25 was revealed 9 months prior to the GF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-25 scores against the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 features outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-25 compared to the GF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and GF1 is 98 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and GF1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF1 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.