Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and TS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was brought out 9 months later than the TS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LX7 scores vs the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 versus the TS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and TS20 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and TS20.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS20 will show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern LX7 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.