Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GM1

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic GM1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was announced 5 years before the GM1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the GM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 against the GM1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and GM1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and GM1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5020 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.