Reasons to choose D-435
Released in 2005, D-435 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-435
vs Olympus D-560 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
D-43525 mm²
D-560 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-435 and D-560 Zoom 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
D-435MetricD-560 Zoom
5.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.21 µmPixel pitch2.83 µm
4.87 µm²Pixel area8.01 µm²
20.53 MP/cm²Pixel density12.48 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight220 g
xD Picture CardStoragexD Picture Card
AA (2) 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-435 and D-560 Zoom have the same sensor area. The D-435 has the lighter body. The D-435 has the higher effective resolution. The D-435 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-560 Zoom
Released in 2003, D-560 Zoom has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.