Reasons to choose Luxmedia 8003
Released in 2005, Luxmedia 8003 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica Luxmedia 8003
vs Praktica V2.1
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Luxmedia 800331 mm²
V2.1- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Luxmedia 8003 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
Luxmedia 8003MetricV2.1
8 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2.18 µmPixel pitch3.82 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area14.63 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density6.84 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight110 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABattery4x AAA
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 8003 has the larger sensor area. The V2.1 has the lighter body. The Luxmedia 8003 has the higher effective resolution. The Luxmedia 8003 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose V2.1
Released in 2004, V2.1 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.