Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS1

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and TS1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was brought out 7 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LX10 grades versus the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX10 against the TS1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and TS1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and TS1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX10 will produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.