Reasons to choose DCZ 12.1
Released in 2009, DCZ 12.1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 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 12.1
vs Praktica Luxmedia 10 TS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DCZ 12.128 mm²
Luxmedia 10 TS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 12.1 and Luxmedia 10 TS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DCZ 12.1MetricLuxmedia 10 TS
12 MPEffective pixels10.34 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.66 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area2.75 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density36.33 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight130 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-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 DCZ 12.1 and Luxmedia 10 TS have the same sensor area. The DCZ 12.1 has the lighter body. The DCZ 12.1 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 12.1 and Luxmedia 10 TS were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 10 TS
Released in 2009, Luxmedia 10 TS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.34 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.