Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and TS5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was brought out 5 years prior to the TS5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the LX3 grades vs the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX3 vs the TS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and TS5.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.