Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic TS30

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TS30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 5 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the TS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and TS30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and TS30.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.