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Side-by-side comparison

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS2
vs Praktica Luxmedia 12-03

Archive illustration for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS2

Panasonic / 2007

Lumix DMC-FS2

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Praktica Luxmedia 12-03

Praktica / 2009

Luxmedia 12-03

Full specifications

Sensor area

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25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FS2
25 mm²
Luxmedia 12-03
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The Lumix DMC-FS2 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

Lumix DMC-FS2MetricLuxmedia 12-03
7.38 MPEffective pixels8 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.83 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
3.37 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
29.71 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight110 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion 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 Lumix DMC-FS2 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 Lumix DMC-FS2

Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-FS2 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.38 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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.

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