Reasons to choose DC Slim 2
Released in 2004, DC Slim 2 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC Slim 2
vs Praktica DC Slim 5
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
DC Slim 238 mm²
DC Slim 5- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The DC Slim 5 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 Slim 2MetricDC Slim 5
2 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.92 µmPixel pitch2.73 µm
15.36 µm²Pixel area7.43 µm²
6.51 MP/cm²Pixel density13.46 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight95 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AAABattery2x AAA
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 Slim 5 has the larger sensor area. The DC Slim 5 has the lighter body. The DC Slim 5 has the higher effective resolution. The DC Slim 5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC Slim 5
Released in 2005, DC Slim 5 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 95 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.