Reasons to choose FE-170
Released in 2006, FE-170 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 124 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus FE-170
vs Olympus Stylus 500
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FE-17025 mm²
Stylus 500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FE-170 and Stylus 500 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
FE-170MetricStylus 500
6 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
124 gWeight200 g
xD Picture cardStoragexD Picture Card
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
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 FE-170 and Stylus 500 have the same sensor area. The FE-170 has the lighter body. The FE-170 has the higher effective resolution. The FE-170 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus 500
Released in 2004, Stylus 500 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.