Reasons to choose Digi 3
Released in 2005, Digi 3 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica Digi 3
vs Praktica Luxmedia 5103
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Digi 338 mm²
Luxmedia 5103- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Luxmedia 5103 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
Digi 3MetricLuxmedia 5103
3.2 MPEffective pixels5.3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.1 µmPixel pitch2.67 µm
9.6 µm²Pixel area7.15 µm²
10.42 MP/cm²Pixel density13.99 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
105 gWeight160 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AAABattery2x 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 Luxmedia 5103 has the larger sensor area. The Digi 3 has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 5103 has the higher effective resolution. The Digi 3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 5103
Released in 2004, Luxmedia 5103 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.3 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.