Reasons to choose D-500L
Released in 1997, D-500L has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 0.8 MP effective resolution, and a 490 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-500L
vs Olympus D-600L
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
D-500L58 mm²
D-600L- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-500L and D-600L have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
D-500LMetricD-600L
0.8 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
8.52 µmPixel pitch6.68 µm
72.6 µm²Pixel area44.68 µm²
1.38 MP/cm²Pixel density2.24 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
490 gWeight410 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) 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-500L and D-600L have the same sensor area. The D-600L has the lighter body. The D-600L has the higher effective resolution. The D-500L and D-600L were both released in 1997. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-600L
Released in 1997, D-600L has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 410 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.