Reasons to choose DCZ 5.8
Released in 2007, DCZ 5.8 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 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 5.8
vs Praktica DMMC 4
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DCZ 5.817 mm²
DMMC 4- Area ratio
- 1.44:1
- Absolute difference
- 8 mm²
- Relative difference
- 43.8%
The DCZ 5.8 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 5.8MetricDMMC 4
5 MPEffective pixels2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor4.8 × 3.6
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.94 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area8.64 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density11.57 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight—
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 DCZ 5.8 has the larger sensor area. The DMMC 4 has the lighter body. The DCZ 5.8 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 5.8 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DMMC 4
Released in 2006, DMMC 4 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.