Reasons to choose C-720 UZ
Released in 2002, C-720 UZ has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 397 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-720 UZ
vs Olympus C-770 UZ
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
C-720 UZ25 mm²
C-770 UZ- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-720 UZ and C-770 UZ 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-720 UZMetricC-770 UZ
3 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.88 µmPixel pitch2.52 µm
8.28 µm²Pixel area6.37 µm²
12.08 MP/cm²Pixel density15.7 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
397 gWeight310 g
SmartMediaStoragexD Picture Card
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-720 UZ and C-770 UZ have the same sensor area. The C-770 UZ has the lighter body. The C-770 UZ has the higher effective resolution. The C-770 UZ is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-770 UZ
Released in 2004, C-770 UZ has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 310 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.