Reasons to choose Digital Q1
Released in 2005, Digital Q1 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The Digital Q1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The Digital Q1 has the larger sensor area. The Digital Q1 has the lighter body. The Stylus 770 SW has the higher effective resolution. The Stylus 770 SW is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2005, Digital Q1 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2007, Stylus 770 SW has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.