Reasons to choose DC 21
Released in 2002, DC 21 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 228 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC 21
vs Praktica DCZ 1.3
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DC 2131 mm²
DCZ 1.3- Area ratio
- 1.44:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 44.1%
The DCZ 1.3 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 21MetricDCZ 1.3
2.11 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.18 µmPixel pitch4.86 µm
10.1 µm²Pixel area23.63 µm²
9.9 MP/cm²Pixel density4.23 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
228 gWeight296 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash 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 DCZ 1.3 has the larger sensor area. The DC 21 has the lighter body. The DC 21 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 21 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCZ 1.3
Released in 2001, DCZ 1.3 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 296 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.