Reasons to choose DC 1422
Released in 2012, DC 1422 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 1422
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC 142228 mm²
Lumix DMC-SZ8- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 1422 and Lumix DMC-SZ8 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 1422MetricLumix DMC-SZ8
14 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.41 µmPixel pitch1.32 µm
1.98 µm²Pixel area1.73 µm²
50.5 MP/cm²Pixel density57.71 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video1,280 × 720
—Weight159 g
—StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
—BatteryLi-ion Battery Pack 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 DC 1422 and Lumix DMC-SZ8 have the same sensor area. The DC 1422 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-SZ8 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-SZ8 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-SZ8
Released in 2014, Lumix DMC-SZ8 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 159 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.