Reasons to choose DCZ 14.2
Released in 2011, DCZ 14.2 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 14.2
vs Praktica Luxmedia 14-Z50S
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DCZ 14.228 mm²
Luxmedia 14-Z50S- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 14.2 and Luxmedia 14-Z50S have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DCZ 14.2MetricLuxmedia 14-Z50S
14 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.43 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2.03 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
49.19 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight120 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AA Alkaline batteries (1.5V) or Ni-Mh batteriesBatteryLi-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 14.2 and Luxmedia 14-Z50S have the same sensor area. The DCZ 14.2 and Luxmedia 14-Z50S have the same body weight. The DCZ 14.2 and Luxmedia 14-Z50S have the same effective resolution. The DCZ 14.2 and Luxmedia 14-Z50S were both released in 2011. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 14-Z50S
Released in 2011, Luxmedia 14-Z50S 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.