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 4.2
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC Slim 538 mm²
DCZ 4.2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC Slim 5 and DCZ 4.2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC Slim 5MetricDCZ 4.2
5.1 MPEffective pixels4 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.73 µmPixel pitch3.08 µm
7.43 µm²Pixel area9.47 µm²
13.46 MP/cm²Pixel density10.56 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
95 gWeight170 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 and DCZ 4.2 have the same 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 4.2
Released in 2004, DCZ 4.2 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.