Reasons to choose SP 550 UZ
Released in 2007, SP 550 UZ has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.4 MP effective resolution, and a 365 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus SP 550 UZ
vs Praktica Luxmedia 12-03
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
SP 550 UZ25 mm²
Luxmedia 12-03- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SP 550 UZ and Luxmedia 12-03 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
SP 550 UZMetricLuxmedia 12-03
7.4 MPEffective pixels8 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.83 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
3.36 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
29.79 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
365 gWeight110 g
xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
4x 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 SP 550 UZ and Luxmedia 12-03 have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 12-03 has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 12-03 has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 12-03 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 12-03
Released in 2009, Luxmedia 12-03 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.