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Side-by-side comparison

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100
vs Praktica Luxmedia 12 HD

Archive illustration for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100

Panasonic / 2007

Lumix DMC-FX100

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Praktica Luxmedia 12 HD

Praktica / 2009

Luxmedia 12 HD

Full specifications

Sensor area

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42 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX100
42 mm²
Luxmedia 12 HD
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The Lumix DMC-FX100 and Luxmedia 12 HD 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-FX100MetricLuxmedia 12 HD
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
7.44 × 5.58Sensor7.44 × 5.58
1.86 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
3.46 µm²Pixel area3.46 µm²
28.91 MP/cm²Pixel density28.91 MP/cm²
4.65Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
148 gWeight136 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, 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 Lumix DMC-FX100 and Luxmedia 12 HD have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 12 HD has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX100 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 Lumix DMC-FX100

Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-FX100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 148 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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.

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