Reasons to choose DCS720x
Released in 2001, DCS720x has about 353 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,580 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS720x
vs Olympus E-1
VS
Sensor area
353 mm²
DCS720x225 mm²
E-1- Area ratio
- 1.57:1
- Absolute difference
- 129 mm²
- Relative difference
- 57.1%
The DCS720x 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.
Key specification differences
DCS720xMetricE-1
2 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
22.8 × 15.5Sensor17.3 × 13
13.29 µmPixel pitch6.77 µm
176.7 µm²Pixel area45.9 µm²
0.57 MP/cm²Pixel density2.18 MP/cm²
1.57Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
1,580 gWeight660 g
PCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)StorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Kodak NiCD / NiMHBatteryLithium-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 DCS720x has the larger sensor area. The E-1 has the lighter body. The E-1 has the higher effective resolution. The E-1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-1
Released in 2003, E-1 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 660 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.