Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS1

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was launched 9 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II grades versus the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II provides outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II against the TS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and TS1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and TS1.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.