Reasons to choose DMMC
Released in 2006, DMMC has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 97 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DMMC
vs Praktica Dpix 5100
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
DMMC25 mm²
Dpix 5100- Area ratio
- 1.44:1
- Absolute difference
- 8 mm²
- Relative difference
- 43.8%
The Dpix 5100 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
DMMCMetricDpix 5100
2 MPEffective pixels5 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.94 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
8.64 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
11.57 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
97 gWeight90 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 Dpix 5100 has the larger sensor area. The Dpix 5100 has the lighter body. The Dpix 5100 has the higher effective resolution. The Dpix 5100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Dpix 5100
Released in 2007, Dpix 5100 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 90 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.