Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS30

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and TS30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The LF1 was launched 13 months before the TS30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LF1 matches up against the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LF1 vs the TS30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and TS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LF1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged LF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.