Reasons to choose DC-500
Released in 2007, DC-500 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 95 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The DC-735i has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The DC-735i has the larger sensor area. The DC-735i has the lighter body. The DC-735i has the higher effective resolution. The DC-500 and DC-735i were both released in 2007. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2007, DC-500 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 95 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2007, DC-735i has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.