Reasons to choose C-3000 Zoom
Released in 2000, C-3000 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-3000 Zoom
vs Pentax Optio 330RS
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-3000 Zoom38 mm²
Optio 330RS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-3000 Zoom and Optio 330RS 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-3000 ZoomMetricOptio 330RS
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.5 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
380 gWeight235 g
SmartMediaStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) 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-3000 Zoom and Optio 330RS have the same sensor area. The Optio 330RS has the lighter body. The C-3000 Zoom and Optio 330RS have the same effective resolution. The Optio 330RS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 330RS
Released in 2002, Optio 330RS has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 235 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.