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 Mini
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC Slim 531 mm²
Mini- 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 5MetricMini
5.1 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2.73 µmPixel pitch3.1 µm
7.43 µm²Pixel area9.6 µm²
13.46 MP/cm²Pixel density10.42 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
95 gWeight90 g
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 Mini 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 Mini
Released in 2004, Mini has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 90 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.