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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
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
  • Released January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was revealed 2 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 matches up vs the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic TS20

 LX100 TS20 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2012Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic LX100

 TS20 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS20

 LX100 TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 compared to the TS20.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and TS20 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and TS20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS20 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
70
has manual focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
67
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
75
offers focus by touch
decent MP (13MP)
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
73
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
35
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-09-15 2012-01-31
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4112 x 3088 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 24-75mm (3.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 393 grams (0.87 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $800 $179