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 Samsung Digimax 330
VS
Sensor area
40 mm²
C-5000 Zoom42 mm²
Digimax 330- Area ratio
- 1.07:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7%
The Digimax 330 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 ZoomMetricDigimax 330
4.9 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.27 × 5.46Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.85 µmPixel pitch3.57 µm
8.1 µm²Pixel area12.72 µm²
12.34 MP/cm²Pixel density7.86 MP/cm²
4.76Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
240 gWeight397 g
xD Picture cardStorageCompactFlash type I
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBattery4x AA
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 Digimax 330 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 Digimax 330
Released in 2001, Digimax 330 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 397 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.