Reasons to choose DCZ 8.3
Released in 2009, DCZ 8.3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 8.3
vs Praktica Dpix 510Z
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DCZ 8.325 mm²
Dpix 510Z- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 8.3 and Dpix 510Z have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DCZ 8.3MetricDpix 510Z
8 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
115 gWeight120 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery2x 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 8.3 and Dpix 510Z have the same sensor area. The DCZ 8.3 has the lighter body. The DCZ 8.3 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 8.3 and Dpix 510Z were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Dpix 510Z
Released in 2009, Dpix 510Z has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.