Reasons to choose PhotoPC L-300
Released in 2003, PhotoPC L-300 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.24 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Epson PhotoPC L-300
vs Epson PhotoPC L-500V
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
PhotoPC L-30025 mm²
PhotoPC L-500V- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PhotoPC L-300 and PhotoPC L-500V have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PhotoPC L-300MetricPhotoPC L-500V
3.24 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.77 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
7.67 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
13.04 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight200 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSD card
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PhotoPC L-300 and PhotoPC L-500V have the same sensor area. The PhotoPC L-300 has the lighter body. The PhotoPC L-500V has the higher effective resolution. The PhotoPC L-500V is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PhotoPC L-500V
Released in 2004, PhotoPC L-500V has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.