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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5
VS
Sensor area
40 mm²
C-5000 Zoom42 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC5- Area ratio
- 1.07:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7%
The Lumix DMC-LC5 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 ZoomMetricLumix DMC-LC5
4.9 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
7.27 × 5.46Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.85 µmPixel pitch3.3 µm
8.1 µm²Pixel area10.89 µm²
12.34 MP/cm²Pixel density9.18 MP/cm²
4.76Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
240 gWeight360 g
xD Picture cardStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion 1400 mAh supplied 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 Lumix DMC-LC5 has the larger sensor area. The C-5000 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-5000 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-5000 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC5
Released in 2001, Lumix DMC-LC5 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.