Reasons to choose DCZ 3.0
Released in 2002, DCZ 3.0 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.14 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 3.0
vs Praktica DCZ 4.1
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
DCZ 3.038 mm²
DCZ 4.1- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The DCZ 4.1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCZ 3.0MetricDCZ 4.1
3.14 MPEffective pixels4 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.13 µmPixel pitch3.08 µm
9.78 µm²Pixel area9.47 µm²
10.22 MP/cm²Pixel density10.56 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight267 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABattery1x CR-V3, 2x 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 4.1 has the larger sensor area. The DCZ 3.0 has the lighter body. The DCZ 4.1 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 4.1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCZ 4.1
Released in 2003, DCZ 4.1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 267 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.