Reasons to choose D-595 Zoom
Released in 2005, D-595 Zoom has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-595 Zoom
vs Olympus FE-270
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
D-595 Zoom25 mm²
FE-270- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-595 Zoom and FE-270 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-595 ZoomMetricFE-270
4.9 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
5.07 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
19.73 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
190 gWeight122 g
Internal storageStoragexD 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-595 Zoom and FE-270 have the same sensor area. The FE-270 has the lighter body. The FE-270 has the higher effective resolution. The FE-270 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FE-270
Released in 2007, FE-270 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 122 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.