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 T10
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
PDR M50021 mm²
PDR T10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PDR M500 and PDR T10 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PDR M500MetricPDR T10
2 MPEffective pixels2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.26 µmPixel pitch3.26 µm
10.66 µm²Pixel area10.66 µm²
9.38 MP/cm²Pixel density9.38 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
298 gWeight180 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x CR-V3, 4x AABattery1x CR-V3, 2x 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 T10 have the same sensor area. The PDR T10 has the lighter body. The PDR M500 and PDR T10 have the same effective resolution. The PDR M500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PDR T10
Released in 2002, PDR T10 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.