Leica C vs Panasonic TS10

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica C vs Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very comparable but the C (1/1.7") and TS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The C was revealed 3 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the C grades vs the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica C enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the C compared to the TS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and TS10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and TS10.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS10 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern C should have an edge in sensor innovation.