Reasons to choose DCZ 4.3
Released in 2004, DCZ 4.3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 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 4.3
vs Praktica Digi 3 LM
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DCZ 4.331 mm²
Digi 3 LM- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The DCZ 4.3 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 4.3MetricDigi 3 LM
4 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.08 µmPixel pitch3.1 µm
9.47 µm²Pixel area9.6 µm²
10.56 MP/cm²Pixel density10.42 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight90 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABattery2x AAA
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 4.3 has the larger sensor area. The Digi 3 LM has the lighter body. The DCZ 4.3 has the higher effective resolution. The Digi 3 LM is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digi 3 LM
Released in 2005, Digi 3 LM has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 90 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.