Reasons to choose D2Hs
Released in 2005, D2Hs has about 357 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,070 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D2Hs
vs Olympus E-1
VS
Sensor area
357 mm²
D2Hs225 mm²
E-1- Area ratio
- 1.59:1
- Absolute difference
- 132 mm²
- Relative difference
- 58.9%
The D2Hs 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
D2HsMetricE-1
4.1 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
23.2 × 15.4Sensor17.3 × 13
9.33 µmPixel pitch6.77 µm
87.14 µm²Pixel area45.9 µm²
1.15 MP/cm²Pixel density2.18 MP/cm²
1.55Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
1,070 gWeight660 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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 D2Hs has the larger sensor area. The E-1 has the lighter body. The E-1 has the higher effective resolution. The D2Hs is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-1
Released in 2003, E-1 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 660 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.