Reasons to choose Luxmedia 16-Z12S
Released in 2012, Luxmedia 16-Z12S has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica Luxmedia 16-Z12S
vs Praktica Luxmedia 16-Z21C
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Luxmedia 16-Z12S28 mm²
Luxmedia 16-Z21C- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Luxmedia 16-Z12S and Luxmedia 16-Z21C have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Luxmedia 16-Z12SMetricLuxmedia 16-Z21C
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight360 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBattery4 x AA Alcaline or NiMh
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 16-Z12S and Luxmedia 16-Z21C have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 16-Z12S has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 16-Z12S and Luxmedia 16-Z21C have the same effective resolution. The Luxmedia 16-Z12S is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 16-Z21C
Released in 2011, Luxmedia 16-Z21C has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.