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 M70
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
PDR M538 mm²
PDR M70- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The PDR M70 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PDR M5MetricPDR M70
2.1 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.82 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
14.63 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
6.84 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
370 gWeight410 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion 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 PDR M70 has the larger sensor area. The PDR M5 has the lighter body. The PDR M70 has the higher effective resolution. The PDR M70 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PDR M70
Released in 2000, PDR M70 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 410 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.