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.
Side-by-side comparison
Toshiba PDR M70
vs Toshiba PDR M81
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PDR M7038 mm²
PDR M81- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PDR M70 and PDR M81 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 M70MetricPDR M81
3.34 MPEffective pixels4.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area9.02 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density11.08 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
410 gWeight340 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 M70 and PDR M81 have the same sensor area. The PDR M81 has the lighter body. The PDR M81 has the higher effective resolution. The PDR M81 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PDR M81
Released in 2001, PDR M81 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.