Reasons to choose PV DC3000
Released in 2000, PV DC3000 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 239 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic PV DC3000
vs Praktica DCZ 3.3
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PV DC300038 mm²
DCZ 3.3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PV DC3000 and DCZ 3.3 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
PV DC3000MetricDCZ 3.3
3.34 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.37 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
11.35 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
8.81 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
239 gWeight370 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I
4x AABattery4x 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 PV DC3000 and DCZ 3.3 have the same sensor area. The PV DC3000 has the lighter body. The PV DC3000 and DCZ 3.3 have the same effective resolution. The DCZ 3.3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCZ 3.3
Released in 2002, DCZ 3.3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.