Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF3 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF2
- Replacement is Panasonic GF5
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Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-25 versus Panasonic GF3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-25 was introduced 3 years earlier than the GF3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-25 grades versus the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic GF3
| FE-25 | GF3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus FE-25
| GF3 | FE-25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 112k | Clearer display (+348k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GF3
| FE-25 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 versus the GF3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and GF3 is 98 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and GF3.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-25 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GF3 will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-08-11 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | () | - |
| Total lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.4" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 112 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 264 gr (0.58 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 459 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 300 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $15 | $360 |
