Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS2

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was introduced 4 years after the TS2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the LX100 grades vs the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 versus the TS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and TS2 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS2 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher LX100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.