Reasons to choose e-mini M
Released in 2001, e-mini M has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 136 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Konica-Minolta e-mini M
vs Olympus C-5000 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
e-mini M40 mm²
C-5000 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.46:1
- Absolute difference
- 18 mm²
- Relative difference
- 46.3%
The e-mini M 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
e-mini MMetricC-5000 Zoom
0.3 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor7.27 × 5.46
13.91 µmPixel pitch2.85 µm
193.6 µm²Pixel area8.1 µm²
0.52 MP/cm²Pixel density12.34 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor4.76
—Maximum video—
136 gWeight240 g
Internal storageStoragexD Picture card
AA (2) 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 e-mini M has the larger sensor area. The e-mini M has the lighter body. The C-5000 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-5000 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-5000 Zoom
Released in 2003, C-5000 Zoom has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 240 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.