Reasons to choose DCZ 8.1
Released in 2008, DCZ 8.1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 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 8.1
vs Praktica Dpix 820z
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DCZ 8.125 mm²
Dpix 820z- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 8.1 and Dpix 820z have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DCZ 8.1MetricDpix 820z
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight140 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure 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 8.1 and Dpix 820z have the same sensor area. The DCZ 8.1 and Dpix 820z have the same body weight. The DCZ 8.1 and Dpix 820z have the same effective resolution. The DCZ 8.1 and Dpix 820z were both released in 2008. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Dpix 820z
Released in 2008, Dpix 820z has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.