Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was revealed 19 months before the TS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX5 grades vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LX5 vs the TS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and TS5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and TS5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.