Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GF1

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5020 was released 2 months prior to the GF1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic GF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the GF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and GF1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.