Reasons to choose C-40 Zoom
Released in 2001, C-40 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.13 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-40 Zoom
vs Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-40 Zoom38 mm²
C-5060 Wide Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-40 Zoom and C-5060 Wide Zoom 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-40 ZoomMetricC-5060 Wide Zoom
4.13 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.03 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
9.18 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
10.9 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
230 gWeight420 g
SmartMediaStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD Picture
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-40 Zoom and C-5060 Wide Zoom have the same sensor area. The C-40 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-5060 Wide Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-5060 Wide Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-5060 Wide Zoom
Released in 2003, C-5060 Wide Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 420 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.