Leica SL vs Panasonic TS30

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Leica SL and Panasonic TS30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SL (24MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the SL (Full frame) and TS30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SL was unveiled 10 months later than the TS30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL grades against the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at Leica SL Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica SL provides exterior measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SL versus the TS30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL and TS30 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL and TS30.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica SL will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SL provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.