Reasons to choose PDR M5
Released in 1999, PDR M5 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Toshiba PDR M5
vs Toshiba PDR M61
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
PDR M531 mm²
PDR M61- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PDR M5 and PDR M61 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
PDR M5MetricPDR M61
2.1 MPEffective pixels2.3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.82 µmPixel pitch3.65 µm
14.63 µm²Pixel area13.36 µm²
6.84 MP/cm²Pixel density7.49 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
370 gWeight370 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery4x AA
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 PDR M5 and PDR M61 have the same sensor area. The PDR M5 and PDR M61 have the same body weight. The PDR M61 has the higher effective resolution. The PDR M61 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PDR M61
Released in 2001, PDR M61 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.