Reasons to choose DiMAGE 5
Released in 2001, DiMAGE 5 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 650 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minolta DiMAGE 5
vs Minolta DiMAGE F100
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DiMAGE 538 mm²
DiMAGE F100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DiMAGE 5 and DiMAGE F100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DiMAGE 5MetricDiMAGE F100
3.34 MPEffective pixels4.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.04 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area9.24 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density10.82 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
650 gWeight245 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) 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 5 and DiMAGE F100 have the same sensor area. The DiMAGE F100 has the lighter body. The DiMAGE F100 has the higher effective resolution. The DiMAGE F100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DiMAGE F100
Released in 2002, DiMAGE F100 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.