Reasons to choose Coolpix 5000
Released in 2001, Coolpix 5000 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 5000
vs Olympus C-2500 L
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Coolpix 500058 mm²
C-2500 L- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 5000 and C-2500 L have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 5000MetricC-2500 L
4.9 MPEffective pixels2.3 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.44 µmPixel pitch5.03 µm
11.85 µm²Pixel area25.25 µm²
8.44 MP/cm²Pixel density3.96 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight530 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageSmartMedia, Compact Flash
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)
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 Coolpix 5000 and C-2500 L have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 5000 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 5000 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 5000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-2500 L
Released in 1999, C-2500 L has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.