Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ3
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-FZ3 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3
vs Praktica DCZ 2.1
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ317 mm²
DCZ 2.1- Area ratio
- 1.14:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 13.9%
The DCZ 2.1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FZ3MetricDCZ 2.1
3 MPEffective pixels2.11 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.8 × 3.6
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.86 µm
5.05 µm²Pixel area8.19 µm²
19.78 MP/cm²Pixel density12.21 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
290 gWeight270 g
Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBattery4x AA
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 DCZ 2.1 has the larger sensor area. The DCZ 2.1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ3 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCZ 2.1
Released in 2002, DCZ 2.1 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.