Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS4

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was unveiled 2 years after the TS4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 matches up versus the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 has physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 compared to the TS4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and TS4 is 83 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.