Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic TS30

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and TS30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was revealed 6 years later than the TS30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL2-S grades against the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2-S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at Leica SL2-S Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SL2-S and the TS30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and TS30 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and TS30.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SL2-S should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.