Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and TS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was announced 4 years prior to the TS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LX3 matches up vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LX3 vs the TS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and TS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS20 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.