I have no idea what publication these Praktica pages came from but they are very informative. I have used the original scanned pictures but retyped the text for clarity.
Praktica - The early models:
Praktiflex:
The original Praktiflex is easily distinguishable by it's smaller lens mount to which none of the current lenses can be fitted.
1952 Praktica:
The 1952 Praktica is the true forerunner of the modern range. It took over the 42mm lens mounting of the old Pentacon or Contax S and introduced the delay mechanism for slow speeds that all Prakticas used until 1965.
Praktica FX:
All models before the Praktica IV were the so called waist level types. The main features of the Praktica FX2 were as follows: