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Side-by-side comparison

Praktica DC Slim 5
vs Praktica Digicam 3

Archive illustration for Praktica DC Slim 5

Praktica / 2005

DC Slim 5

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Praktica Digicam 3

Praktica / 2004

Digicam 3

Full specifications

Sensor area

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38 mm²
DC Slim 5
31 mm²
Digicam 3
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 5MetricDigicam 3
5.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2.73 µmPixel pitch3.15 µm
7.43 µm²Pixel area9.91 µm²
13.46 MP/cm²Pixel density10.09 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
95 gWeight105 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AAABatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery

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.

Reasons to choose Digicam 3

Released in 2004, Digicam 3 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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