Reasons to choose DiMAGE E500
Released in 2005, DiMAGE E500 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.2 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Konica-Minolta DiMAGE E500
vs Konica-Minolta DiMAGE Z5
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DiMAGE E50025 mm²
DiMAGE Z5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE E500 and DiMAGE Z5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE E500MetricDiMAGE Z5
5.2 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.19 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
4.78 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
20.93 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight340 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 DiMAGE E500 and DiMAGE Z5 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE E500 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE E500 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE E500 and DiMAGE Z5 were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE Z5
Released in 2005, DiMAGE Z5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.