Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic GF1

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4000 was revealed 2 months prior to the GF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the GF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and GF1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FE-4000 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.