Reasons to choose DCZ 14.1
Released in 2010, DCZ 14.1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 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 14.1
vs Praktica Luxmedia 12-23
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DCZ 14.128 mm²
Luxmedia 12-23- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 14.1 and Luxmedia 12-23 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DCZ 14.1MetricLuxmedia 12-23
14 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.43 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
2.03 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
49.19 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 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 14.1 and Luxmedia 12-23 have the same sensor area. The DCZ 14.1 has the lighter body. The DCZ 14.1 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 14.1 and Luxmedia 12-23 were both released in 2010. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 12-23
Released in 2010, Luxmedia 12-23 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.