Reasons to choose C-1 Zoom
Released in 2001, C-1 Zoom has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 225 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-1 Zoom
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
C-1 Zoom15 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-1 Zoom 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-1 ZoomMetricLumix DMC-FZ2
1.3 MPEffective pixels2 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
3.42 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
11.67 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
8.57 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
225 gWeight318 g
SmartMediaStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
1x CR-V3, 2x AABatteryLithium-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 Zoom and Lumix DMC-FZ2 have the same sensor area. The C-1 Zoom 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.