Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic TS3

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 10 months prior to the TS3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 has outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the TS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and TS3 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and TS3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS3 will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.