Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ18
Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-FZ18 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
vs Praktica Luxmedia 12-03
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ1825 mm²
Luxmedia 12-03- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FZ18 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-FZ18MetricLuxmedia 12-03
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight110 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-FZ18 and Luxmedia 12-03 have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 12-03 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ18 and Luxmedia 12-03 have the same 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.