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.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-560 Zoom
vs Olympus FE-100
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
D-560 Zoom25 mm²
FE-100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-560 Zoom and FE-100 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-560 ZoomMetricFE-100
3.1 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
8.01 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
12.48 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
220 gWeight160 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-560 Zoom and FE-100 have the same sensor area. The FE-100 has the lighter body. The FE-100 has the higher effective resolution. The FE-100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FE-100
Released in 2005, FE-100 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.