Reasons to choose DCZ 3.4
Released in 2003, DCZ 3.4 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 3.4
vs Praktica Digicam 3
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DCZ 3.431 mm²
Digicam 3- Area ratio
- 1.24:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.7%
The Digicam 3 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 3.4MetricDigicam 3
3.2 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2.79 µmPixel pitch3.15 µm
7.76 µm²Pixel area9.91 µm²
12.88 MP/cm²Pixel density10.09 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
160 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 Digicam 3 has the larger sensor area. The Digicam 3 has the lighter body. The DCZ 3.4 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.