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 Digicam 3
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
DCZ 3.031 mm²
Digicam 3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 3.0 and Digicam 3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCZ 3.0MetricDigicam 3
3.14 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.13 µmPixel pitch3.15 µm
9.78 µm²Pixel area9.91 µm²
10.22 MP/cm²Pixel density10.09 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight105 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 3.0 and Digicam 3 have the same sensor area. The Digicam 3 has the lighter body. The DCZ 3.0 has the higher effective resolution. The Digicam 3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digicam 3
Released in 2004, Digicam 3 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.