Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS2

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and TS2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The LF1 was introduced 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LF1 matches up vs the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the LF1 compared to the TS2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and TS2.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent LF1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.