Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS30

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and TS30 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The LX3 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the LX3 grades versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. 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) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX3 vs the TS30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and TS30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS30 will produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older LX3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.