Reasons to choose DC 32
Released in 2003, DC 32 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC 32
vs Praktica DCZ 2.1
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DC 3217 mm²
DCZ 2.1- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The DC 32 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 32MetricDCZ 2.1
3.1 MPEffective pixels2.11 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor4.8 × 3.6
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.86 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area8.19 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density12.21 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight270 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I
2x 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 DC 32 has the larger sensor area. The DC 32 has the lighter body. The DC 32 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 32 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.