Reasons to choose DCZ 5.5
Released in 2006, DCZ 5.5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.2 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 5.5
vs Praktica Dpix 5100
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DCZ 5.525 mm²
Dpix 5100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 5.5 and Dpix 5100 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 5.5MetricDpix 5100
5.2 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.19 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
4.78 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
20.93 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight90 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 DCZ 5.5 and Dpix 5100 have the same sensor area. The Dpix 5100 has the lighter body. The DCZ 5.5 has the higher effective resolution. The Dpix 5100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Dpix 5100
Released in 2007, Dpix 5100 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 90 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.