Leica C vs Panasonic TS30

Here is a detailed comparison of the Leica C and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and TS30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The C was released 16 months earlier than the TS30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the C scores versus the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica C has physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C vs the TS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C and TS30.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older C will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.