Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS20

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic L10 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The L10 was released 5 years earlier than the TS20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L10 matches up against the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L10 provides outside measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic L10 versus Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L10 against the TS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and TS20 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic TS20 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older L10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.