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 Stylus 800
VS
Sensor area
40 mm²
C-5000 Zoom38 mm²
Stylus 800- Area ratio
- 1.05:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 4.7%
The C-5000 Zoom 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 ZoomMetricStylus 800
4.9 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.27 × 5.46Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.85 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
8.1 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
12.34 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
4.76Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
240 gWeight200 g
xD Picture cardStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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-5000 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The Stylus 800 has the lighter body. The Stylus 800 has the higher effective resolution. The Stylus 800 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus 800
Released in 2005, Stylus 800 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.