Reasons to choose DCZ 5.1
Released in 2003, DCZ 5.1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 212 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 5.1
vs Praktica Luxmedia 5103
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DCZ 5.138 mm²
Luxmedia 5103- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 5.1 and Luxmedia 5103 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 5.1MetricLuxmedia 5103
5 MPEffective pixels5.3 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.67 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area7.15 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density13.99 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
212 gWeight160 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
1x CR-V3, 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 5.1 and Luxmedia 5103 have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 5103 has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 5103 has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 5103 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 5103
Released in 2004, Luxmedia 5103 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.3 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.