Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS20

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and TS20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The LX5 was launched within a month of the TS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX5 matches up against the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LX5 against the TS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and TS20 is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and TS20.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.