Reasons to choose PDR M500
Released in 2003, PDR M500 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 298 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Toshiba PDR M500
vs Toshiba PDR M700
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
PDR M50021 mm²
PDR M700- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PDR M500 and PDR M700 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
PDR M500MetricPDR M700
2 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.26 µmPixel pitch2.58 µm
10.66 µm²Pixel area6.66 µm²
9.38 MP/cm²Pixel density15.01 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
298 gWeight342 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x CR-V3, 4x AABattery2x CR-V3, 4x 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 M500 and PDR M700 have the same sensor area. The PDR M500 has the lighter body. The PDR M700 has the higher effective resolution. The PDR M500 and PDR M700 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PDR M700
Released in 2003, PDR M700 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 342 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.