Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS10

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the LX10 (1") and TS10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The LX10 was launched 6 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LX10 scores versus the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX10 against the TS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and TS10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX10 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent LX10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.