Reasons to choose DC 34
Released in 2004, DC 34 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.3 MP effective resolution, and a 122 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC 34
vs Praktica Luxmedia 5203
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DC 3425 mm²
Luxmedia 5203- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Luxmedia 5203 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 34MetricLuxmedia 5203
3.3 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.54 µmPixel pitch2.21 µm
6.46 µm²Pixel area4.87 µm²
15.48 MP/cm²Pixel density20.53 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
122 gWeight140 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABattery2x 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 Luxmedia 5203 has the larger sensor area. The DC 34 has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 5203 has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 5203 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 5203
Released in 2005, Luxmedia 5203 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.