Reasons to choose C-5060 Wide Zoom
Released in 2003, C-5060 Wide Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 420 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom
vs Olympus Stylus 800
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-5060 Wide Zoom38 mm²
Stylus 800- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-5060 Wide Zoom and Stylus 800 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-5060 Wide ZoomMetricStylus 800
5 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
420 gWeight200 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD PictureStorageInternal 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-5060 Wide Zoom and Stylus 800 have the same 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.