Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS10

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and TS10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The LX5 was announced 24 months later than the TS10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX5 grades vs the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 features outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX5 against the TS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and TS10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX5 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS10 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.