Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic GH4

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic GH4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The FE-45 was launched 6 years earlier than the GH4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-45 grades vs the GH4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 vs the GH4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and GH4 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and GH4.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.