Reasons to choose DCZ 10.4
Released in 2009, DCZ 10.4 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 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 DCZ 10.4
vs Praktica Dpix 910z
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DCZ 10.431 mm²
Dpix 910z- Area ratio
- 1.08:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7.9%
The Dpix 910z has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
DCZ 10.4MetricDpix 910z
10 MPEffective pixels9 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.4 × 4.8
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.85 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area3.41 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density29.3 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight120 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
—Battery2x 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 Dpix 910z has the larger sensor area. The DCZ 10.4 and Dpix 910z have the same body weight. The DCZ 10.4 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 10.4 and Dpix 910z were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Dpix 910z
Released in 2009, Dpix 910z has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 9 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.