Reasons to choose DCZ 7.2
Released in 2007, DCZ 7.2 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.15 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 7.2
vs Praktica Luxmedia 7203
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DCZ 7.225 mm²
Luxmedia 7203- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 7.2 and Luxmedia 7203 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 7.2MetricLuxmedia 7203
7.15 MPEffective pixels7.38 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.86 µmPixel pitch1.83 µm
3.47 µm²Pixel area3.37 µm²
28.78 MP/cm²Pixel density29.71 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight140 g
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 7.2 and Luxmedia 7203 have the same sensor area. The DCZ 7.2 and Luxmedia 7203 have the same body weight. The Luxmedia 7203 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 7.2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 7203
Released in 2006, Luxmedia 7203 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.38 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.