Reasons to choose DCZ 12.Z4
Released in 2010, DCZ 12.Z4 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.Z4
vs Praktica Dpix 810z
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DCZ 12.Z425 mm²
Dpix 810z- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 14.6%
The DCZ 12.Z4 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 12.Z4MetricDpix 810z
12 MPEffective pixels8 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight120 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABattery2x 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 DCZ 12.Z4 has the larger sensor area. The DCZ 12.Z4 and Dpix 810z have the same body weight. The DCZ 12.Z4 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 12.Z4 and Dpix 810z were both released in 2010. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Dpix 810z
Released in 2010, Dpix 810z has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.