Reasons to choose C-5000 Zoom
Released in 2003, C-5000 Zoom has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 240 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-5000 Zoom
vs Olympus E-20
VS
Sensor area
40 mm²
C-5000 Zoom58 mm²
E-20- Area ratio
- 1.46:1
- Absolute difference
- 18 mm²
- Relative difference
- 46.3%
The E-20 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
C-5000 ZoomMetricE-20
4.9 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.27 × 5.46Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.85 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
8.1 µm²Pixel area11.85 µm²
12.34 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
4.76Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
240 gWeight1,190 g
xD Picture cardStorageSmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) 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 E-20 has the larger sensor area. The C-5000 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-5000 Zoom and E-20 have the same effective resolution. The C-5000 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-20
Released in 2001, E-20 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 1,190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.