Reasons to choose C-5500 Sport Zoom
Released in 2005, C-5500 Sport Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-5500 Sport Zoom
vs Pentax Optio S10
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-5500 Sport Zoom38 mm²
Optio S10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-5500 Sport Zoom and Optio S10 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-5500 Sport ZoomMetricOptio S10
5 MPEffective pixels10 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch1.95 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area3.79 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density26.39 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
340 gWeight110 g
xD Picture CardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-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-5500 Sport Zoom and Optio S10 have the same sensor area. The Optio S10 has the lighter body. The Optio S10 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio S10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio S10
Released in 2007, Optio S10 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.