Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS3

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the L10 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The L10 was released 4 years prior to the TS3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L10 scores against the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L10 features outside measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L10 against the TS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L10 and TS3 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and TS3.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS3 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older L10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.