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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX7
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and TS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was announced 4 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX10 matches up vs the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic TS20

 LX10 TS20 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2012More recent by 57 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic LX10

 TS20 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic TS20

 LX10 TS20 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the LX10 vs the TS20.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and TS20 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger LX10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX10
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (310 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
75
lighter than others (310 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (310g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-LX15 Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2016-09-19 2012-01-31
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 grams (0.68 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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