Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS2

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the TS2 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the LX3 scores vs the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX3 vs the TS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX3 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older LX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.