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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-25 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the GH5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-25 scores against the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Panasonic GH5

 FE-25 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus FE-25

 GH5 FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2009Fresher by 97 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.4"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1620k112kCrisper display (+1508k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GH5

 FE-25 GH5 

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 provides outer 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) while the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-25 and the GH5.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and GH5 is 98 and 59 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and GH5.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-25 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography info
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
61
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography details
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus FE-25Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2017-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 112k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 725g (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Two
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