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 Luxmedia 12 HD
VS
Sensor area
40 mm²
Exilim EX-Z108042 mm²
Luxmedia 12 HD- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 3.4%
The Luxmedia 12 HD 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-Z1080MetricLuxmedia 12 HD
10.1 MPEffective pixels12 MP
7.31 × 5.49Sensor7.44 × 5.58
1.99 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
3.97 µm²Pixel area3.46 µm²
25.17 MP/cm²Pixel density28.91 MP/cm²
4.73Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight136 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Casio NP-100 Li Ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
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 Luxmedia 12 HD has the larger sensor area. The Exilim EX-Z1080 has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 12 HD has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 12 HD is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 12 HD
Released in 2009, Luxmedia 12 HD has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 136 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.