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.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica Luxmedia 16-Z21C
vs Praktica Luxmedia 18-Z36C
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Luxmedia 16-Z21C28 mm²
Luxmedia 18-Z36C- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Luxmedia 16-Z21C and Luxmedia 18-Z36C 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-Z21CMetricLuxmedia 18-Z36C
16 MPEffective pixels18 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.26 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.58 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density63.25 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight360 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS I-1 memory cards
4 x AA Alcaline or NiMhBatteryRechargeable Li-Ion battery NP120L 3,7V/1700 mAh 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-Z21C and Luxmedia 18-Z36C have the same sensor area. The Luxmedia 16-Z21C and Luxmedia 18-Z36C have the same body weight. The Luxmedia 18-Z36C has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 18-Z36C is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 18-Z36C
Released in 2012, Luxmedia 18-Z36C has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.