Reasons to choose DCZ 3.5
Released in 2004, DCZ 3.5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 3.5
vs Praktica Luxmedia 5303
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DCZ 3.525 mm²
Luxmedia 5303- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 3.5 and Luxmedia 5303 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCZ 3.5MetricLuxmedia 5303
3 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.88 µmPixel pitch2.21 µm
8.28 µm²Pixel area4.87 µm²
12.08 MP/cm²Pixel density20.53 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight135 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure 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 DCZ 3.5 and Luxmedia 5303 have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 5303 has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 5303 has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 5303 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 5303
Released in 2005, Luxmedia 5303 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.