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-Z24S
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Luxmedia 16-Z12S28 mm²
Luxmedia 16-Z24S- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Luxmedia 16-Z12S and Luxmedia 16-Z24S have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Luxmedia 16-Z12SMetricLuxmedia 16-Z24S
16 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.77 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.57 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight120 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageInternal storage
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable Li-Ion battery 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 Luxmedia 16-Z12S and Luxmedia 16-Z24S have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 16-Z24S has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 16-Z24S has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 16-Z12S and Luxmedia 16-Z24S were both released in 2012. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 16-Z24S
Released in 2012, Luxmedia 16-Z24S has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.