Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z1080
Released in 2007, Exilim EX-Z1080 has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-Z1080
vs Praktica DCZ 10.1
VS
Sensor area
40 mm²
Exilim EX-Z108038 mm²
DCZ 10.1- Area ratio
- 1.06:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 5.9%
The Exilim EX-Z1080 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-Z1080MetricDCZ 10.1
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.37 MP
7.31 × 5.49Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.99 µmPixel pitch1.91 µm
3.97 µm²Pixel area3.65 µm²
25.17 MP/cm²Pixel density27.36 MP/cm²
4.73Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight121 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Casio NP-100 Li Ion batteryBattery2x 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 Exilim EX-Z1080 has the larger sensor area. The DCZ 10.1 has the lighter body. The DCZ 10.1 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 10.1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCZ 10.1
Released in 2009, DCZ 10.1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 10.37 MP effective resolution, and a 121 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.