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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF3
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GF2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-25 was brought out 3 years earlier than the GF2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-25 scores against the GF2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic GF2

 FE-25 GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus FE-25

 GF2 FE-25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GF2

 FE-25 GF2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 features exterior 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) while the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 versus the GF2.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and GF2 is 98 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and GF2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-25 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GF2 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography advice
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
32
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 310g (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 506
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $15 $330