Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very close but the LX3 (1/1.63") and TS1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was manufactured 2 months prior to the TS1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the LX3 scores versus the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX3 versus the TS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.