Olympus FE-4000 vs Panasonic GM1

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic GM1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FE-4000 was brought out 5 years earlier than the GM1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-4000 matches up against the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 and the GM1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and GM1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and GM1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-4000 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GM1 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.