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 Z6
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DiMAGE E50025 mm²
DiMAGE Z6- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE E500 and DiMAGE Z6 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE E500MetricDiMAGE Z6
5.2 MPEffective pixels6.4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.19 µmPixel pitch1.97 µm
4.78 µm²Pixel area3.88 µm²
20.93 MP/cm²Pixel density25.76 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight340 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 Z6 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE E500 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE Z6 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE E500 and DiMAGE Z6 were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE Z6
Released in 2005, DiMAGE Z6 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6.4 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.