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Side-by-side comparison

Olympus C-2020 Zoom
vs Olympus E-100 RS

Archive illustration for Olympus C-2020 Zoom

Olympus / 1999

C-2020 Zoom

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Olympus E-100 RS

Olympus / 2000

E-100 RS

Full specifications

Sensor area

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31 mm²
C-2020 Zoom
31 mm²
E-100 RS
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The C-2020 Zoom and E-100 RS 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-2020 ZoomMetricE-100 RS
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.02 µmPixel pitch4.86 µm
16.17 µm²Pixel area23.63 µm²
6.18 MP/cm²Pixel density4.23 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
425 gWeight603 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)

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-2020 Zoom and E-100 RS have the same sensor area. The C-2020 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-2020 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The E-100 RS 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.

Reasons to choose E-100 RS

Released in 2000, E-100 RS has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 603 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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