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 Luxmedia 12 XS
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DCZ 8.125 mm²
Luxmedia 12 XS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 8.1 and Luxmedia 12 XS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DCZ 8.1MetricLuxmedia 12 XS
8 MPEffective pixels12 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.44 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area2.07 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density48.31 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight110 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure 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 8.1 and Luxmedia 12 XS have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 12 XS has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 12 XS has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 8.1 and Luxmedia 12 XS were both released in 2008. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 12 XS
Released in 2008, Luxmedia 12 XS has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.