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.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC Slim 5
vs Praktica DCZ 3.2S
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC Slim 531 mm²
DCZ 3.2S- 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 5MetricDCZ 3.2S
5.1 MPEffective pixels3.3 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2.73 µmPixel pitch3.05 µm
7.43 µm²Pixel area9.31 µm²
13.46 MP/cm²Pixel density10.74 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
95 gWeight110 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AAABattery1x CR-V3, 2x 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 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 DCZ 3.2S
Released in 2004, DCZ 3.2S has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.3 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.