Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GF5

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GF5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The FE-25 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GF5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-25 scores against the GF5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys outside measurements 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) and the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 and the GF5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and GF5 is 98 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and GF5.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF5 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.