Olympus FE-25 vs Panasonic GH5

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.