Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic TS30

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and TS30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX10 was unveiled 21 months later than the TS30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX10 grades against the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 comes with physical dimensions 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 TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the LX10 against the TS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and TS30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and TS30.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX10 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher LX10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.