Reasons to choose C-1
Released in 2001, C-1 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-1
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
C-115 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-1 and Lumix DMC-FZ2 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
C-1MetricLumix DMC-FZ2
1.2 MPEffective pixels2 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
3.55 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
12.64 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
7.91 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
210 gWeight318 g
SmartMediaStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
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 C-1 and Lumix DMC-FZ2 have the same sensor area. The C-1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ2 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ2
Released in 2003, Lumix DMC-FZ2 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 318 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.