Reasons to choose Exilim EX-Z1200 SR
Released in 2007, Exilim EX-Z1200 SR has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 162 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 SR
vs Praktica Luxmedia 12 HD
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Exilim EX-Z1200 SR42 mm²
Luxmedia 12 HD- Area ratio
- 1.02:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.3%
The Exilim EX-Z1200 SR 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-Z1200 SRMetricLuxmedia 12 HD
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.44 × 5.58
1.88 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
3.54 µm²Pixel area3.46 µm²
28.26 MP/cm²Pixel density28.91 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
162 gWeight136 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable 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 Exilim EX-Z1200 SR has the larger sensor area. The Luxmedia 12 HD has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-Z1200 SR and Luxmedia 12 HD have the same 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.