Reasons to choose C-2500 L
Released in 1999, C-2500 L has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-2500 L
vs Olympus D-340L
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
C-2500 L58 mm²
D-340L- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-2500 L and D-340L 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-2500 LMetricD-340L
2.3 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
5.03 µmPixel pitch6.96 µm
25.25 µm²Pixel area48.4 µm²
3.96 MP/cm²Pixel density2.07 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
530 gWeight320 g
SmartMedia, Compact FlashStorageSmartMedia
AA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)BatteryAA (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-2500 L and D-340L have the same sensor area. The D-340L has the lighter body. The C-2500 L has the higher effective resolution. The C-2500 L is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-340L
Released in 1998, D-340L has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.