Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS30

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was manufactured 8 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L10 scores versus the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 enjoys outer dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L10 against the TS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L10 and TS30 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L10 and TS30.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L10 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older L10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.