Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS5

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was launched 24 months prior to the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LS5 matches up against the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 features outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LS5 and the TS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and TS5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older LS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.