Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS30

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and TS30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was brought out 4 years before the TS30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LX5 matches up versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 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 LX5 and Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX5 vs the TS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and TS30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and TS30.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS30 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older LX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.