Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS4

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 6 years after the TS4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the LX100 II matches up against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II features 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) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the LX100 II and the TS4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and TS4 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and TS4.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.