Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS5

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic TS5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released 5 years later than the TS5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX100 II grades vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II vs the TS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and TS5 is 81 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and TS5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will show more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.