Reasons to choose D-380
Released in 2002, D-380 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-380
vs Olympus D-540 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
D-38021 mm²
D-540 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The D-540 Zoom 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
D-380MetricD-540 Zoom
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
7.98 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
12.53 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight200 g
SmartMediaStoragexD Picture Card
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 D-540 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The D-540 Zoom has the lighter body. The D-540 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The D-540 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-540 Zoom
Released in 2004, D-540 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.