Reasons to choose JD 4.0 LCD
Released in 2004, JD 4.0 LCD has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 4.0 LCD
vs Jenoptik JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
JD 4.0 LCD38 mm²
JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The JD 4.0 LCD and JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
JD 4.0 LCDMetricJD 5.2 z3 MPEG4
4 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.08 µmPixel pitch2.78 µm
9.47 µm²Pixel area7.73 µm²
10.56 MP/cm²Pixel density12.93 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight201 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-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 JD 4.0 LCD and JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 have the same sensor area. The JD 4.0 LCD has the lighter body. The JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 4.0 LCD and JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4
Released in 2004, JD 5.2 z3 MPEG4 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 201 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.