Reasons to choose X-785
Released in 2007, X-785 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.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus X-785
vs Samsung CL5
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
X-78525 mm²
CL5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X-785 and CL5 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
X-785MetricCL5
7.1 MPEffective pixels9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.66 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area2.76 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density36.23 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
122 gWeight141 g
xD Picture cardStorageInternal storage
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion SLB-07A rechargeable battery 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 X-785 and CL5 have the same sensor area. The X-785 has the lighter body. The CL5 has the higher effective resolution. The CL5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose CL5
Released in 2009, CL5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 9 MP effective resolution, and a 141 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.