Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS25

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and TS25 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was unveiled 12 months prior to the TS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LX5 matches up versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 has physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX5 vs the TS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and TS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and TS25.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic TS25 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be behind in sensor technology.