Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS2

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic TS2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was introduced 8 years after the TS2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II grades vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the TS2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and TS2 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and TS2.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.