Reasons to choose DCZ 3.2D
Released in 2004, DCZ 3.2D has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.3 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 3.2D
vs Praktica Luxmedia 8003
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
DCZ 3.2D38 mm²
Luxmedia 8003- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Luxmedia 8003 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 3.2DMetricLuxmedia 8003
3.3 MPEffective pixels8 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.05 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
9.31 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
10.74 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
110 gWeight140 g
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 Luxmedia 8003 has the larger sensor area. The DCZ 3.2D has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 8003 has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 8003 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 8003
Released in 2005, Luxmedia 8003 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.