Reasons to choose C-1000L
Released in 1998, C-1000L has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 0.85 MP effective resolution, and a 560 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-1000L
vs Olympus C-2020 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
C-1000L31 mm²
C-2020 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-1000L and C-2020 Zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
C-1000LMetricC-2020 Zoom
0.85 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
6.01 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
36.14 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
2.77 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
560 gWeight425 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
4x AABatteryAA (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 C-1000L and C-2020 Zoom have the same sensor area. The C-2020 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-2020 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-2020 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-2020 Zoom
Released in 1999, C-2020 Zoom has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 425 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.