Reasons to choose AZ-1
Released in 2004, AZ-1 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus AZ-1
vs Olympus C-730 UZ
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
AZ-121 mm²
C-730 UZ- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The AZ-1 and C-730 UZ 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
AZ-1MetricC-730 UZ
3.2 MPEffective pixels3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.58 µmPixel pitch2.67 µm
6.66 µm²Pixel area7.11 µm²
15.01 MP/cm²Pixel density14.07 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight397 g
xD Picture cardStorageSmartMedia, xD Picture card
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (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 AZ-1 and C-730 UZ have the same sensor area. The AZ-1 has the lighter body. The AZ-1 has the higher effective resolution. The AZ-1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-730 UZ
Released in 2002, C-730 UZ has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 397 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.