Cytology

Since 10x and 40x are the typical magnifications used in this application, cameras that offer a good resolution at those magnifications is important. The camera’s contrast (dynamic range of color) is also critical for imaging layered cells in a smear sample.

DP75

DP28

DP23

Pixel size (μm)

3.45 x 3.45 µm

2.4 × 2.4 μm

Number of pixels (MP)

49.1

8.9

6.4

Image Sensor

1.1 inch 12.37 megapixel color CMOS image sensor, global shutter

1 in. color CMOS

1/1.8 inch Color CMOS

Frame rate (fps)

at max resolution

*1 Max. 22 fps at 4096 × 3000 (Full Resolution)
Max. 22 fps at 2048 × 1500 (2 × 2)
Max. 44 fps at 2048 × 1500 (1 × 1)
Max. 60 fps at 1920 × 1080 (1 × 1, Full HD)

Max.32 fps at 4104 × 2174 (Full Resolution)
Max.33 fps at 3840 × 2160 (4K)
Max.33 fps at 2168 × 2168 (Square)
Max.64 fps at 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) *1

Max.45 fps at 3088 × 2076 (Full Resolution)
Max.58 fps at 2072 × 2072 (Square)
Max.60 fps at 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) *1

Connector

USB 3.1 Gen2 (Type-A)

USB 3.1 Gen1 *2

Color

Color

Color

Color

Observation Method

Brightfield
Fluorescence
Infrared

Brightfield
Fluorescence

Brightfield
Fluorescence

Remark

*1 Frame rate may decrease depending on the condition of your PC, monitor resolution, and/or software.
*5 Operatable with a USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gbps) connector, but framerate is decreased.
Not available in the combination of cellSens Entry or DP2-TWAIN.

Focus Peaking manual focus assist
OSIA - Olympus Smart Image Averaging (active noise reduction)
*USB 3.1 Gen1 is compatible with USB 3.0