Reasons to choose C-50 Zoom
Released in 2002, C-50 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 194 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-50 Zoom
vs Olympus C-70 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-50 Zoom38 mm²
C-70 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-50 Zoom and C-70 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-50 ZoomMetricC-70 Zoom
4.9 MPEffective pixels7.4 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.78 µmPixel pitch2.26 µm
7.73 µm²Pixel area5.12 µm²
12.93 MP/cm²Pixel density19.53 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
194 gWeight220 g
xD Picture cardStoragexD Picture card
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion 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-50 Zoom and C-70 Zoom have the same sensor area. The C-50 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-70 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-70 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-70 Zoom
Released in 2004, C-70 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.4 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.