Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver)
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 is a compact 14.1-Megapixel digital camera with a 28mm 4.6x optical zoom lens designed for people with an active lifestyle. The camera is waterproof to 33' (10m), shockproof to 6.6' (2m), freezeproof to 14°f (-10°c), and dustproof. This makes the camera perfect for beach going, swimming, skiing, climbing, hiking or any other outdoor activity, or tough environment. Setting the camera for the perfect photo is easy with Beach, Surf, Snow, & Sports modes.
The camera has features that allow you to capture all the high-speed action. The camera has a fast start-up time and short release time lag so you do not miss the shot, while Sonic Speed AF and Optical Image Stabilization will keep your images sharp. If the image is better captured in motion, the camera can take HD movies. If it is starting to get dark, the camera even has a built-in LED light for capturing video. All of these features make the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 the take-with-you-everywhere camera, no matter where you go or what you do.
- 14.1-Megapixel High-resolution CCD
- The DMC-TS2 features a 1/2.33" CCD with effective 14.1-megapixel high-resolution.
- Leica DC Lens with Folded Optics Technology
- The DMC-TS2 features a high-quality Leica DC Vario-Elmar 28mm wide-angle lens with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 28-128mm). The folded optics of shaft guide method is adopted to secure the toughness of the lens unit. This lens unit comprises 10 elements and a prism unit in 8 groups, including 1 ED lens and 5 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces, passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance to the edges. The DMC-TS2 is drop proof from a height up to 2.0m in accordance with the "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" test standard. In addition to reinforcing the exterior of the camera with shock-resistant material, the DMC-TS2 uses folded optics to prevent its lens unit from taking damage when dropped during operation. The lens unit is protected by a supplementary damper to absorb the force from shock impact. All components, including the lens unit, are designed to endure temperatures as low as -10 °C making the DMC-TS2 freezeproof.
- 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
- The 28mm wide-angle lens lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective, even from short distances.
- 4.6x Optical Zoom, 6x Intelligent Zoom, 9.8x Extra Optical Zoom
- Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom feature is available with the DMC-TS2, extending the zoom ratio by approximately 1.3x and maintaining the picture quality even combining a digital zoom. This means the 4.6x optical can virtually extend to a 6x equivalent. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function extends zoom power to 9.8x by using the center part of the large CCD to bring subjects even closer when shooting at 3-megapixel resolution.
- Waterproof
- With waterproof performance to a depth of 33' (10m), equivalent to the "IEC60529 IPX8" standard, the DMC-TS2 supports active shooting on a beach, underwater, or in a pool. If the camera gets dirty, soil and dust can be washed off by using water.
- Shockproof
- The DMC-TS2 is shockproof from a height up to 6.6' (2m) in accordance with the "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" test standard. It lets you shoot actively while moving around with the camera in one hand.
- Freezeproof
- Freezeproof to 14°f (-10°c), the DMC-TS2 supports shooting while skiing, snowboarding or skating.
- Dustproof
- The DMC-TS2 is dustproof, equivalent to the "IEC60529 IP6X" standard. While hiking or playing sports, fine dust particles can enter through gaps in the camera body and cause malfunction. The DMC-TS2 can be used in these activities without problems.
- Sealed Design and Included Silicon Jacket
- If sand or other foreign matter becomes lodged in the rubber packing around the socket section or card/battery door, water can penetrate into the camera body and lead to a malfunction. The sealed body design of the DMC-TS2 prevents this, so you can use it safely at the beach or other sandy areas. The DMC-TS2 also comes bundled with a silicon jacket that prevents scratches.
- Beach, Surf, Snow Mode & Sports Modes
- The DMC-TS2 has 3 active outdoor scene modes - Beach & Surf, Snow, and Sports - that can be switched easily and quickly by turning the mode dial, ensuring that you don't miss sudden shooting opportunities. The Beach & Surf Mode is perfect for your beach activities, allowing you to use a single mode with optimized auto white balance both on the beach and in shallow water. To switch from still image shooting to motion image recording, simply press the Motion Picture Button. The camera selects the most suitable motion image scene mode to achieve a seamless transition from still to motion image recording.
- Sonic Speed AF
- The Sonic Speed AF system in the DMC-TS2 has a maximum speed of approx. 0.24 second (wide-end) / 0.28 second (tele-end) for auto focusing. It includes numerous re-engineering enhancements, including a higher-speed actuator, optimized algorithms and parallel software processing. The result is fast and accurate AF performance. You can quickly get moving subjects in focus, such as when you're shooting sports scenes.
- Fast Start-Up Time
- The previous linear processing program has been replaced with parallel processing to save 0.2 second off the start-up time. This has resulted in ultra-high-speed start-up of approximately 1.10 seconds.
- Release Time Lag
- The shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.005 second, making it easy to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.
- HD Movie in AVCHD Lite
- In addition to Motion JPEG images, the DMC-TS2 can record high-definition motions images in AVCHD Lite. It features almost double the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format.
- LED Light
- The DMC-TS2 features an LED light that records beautiful motion images even in dusky underwater environments or at a nighttime camp. A convenient auto function also automatically turns on the LED when the ambient light becomes dim.
- Scene Mode for Both Photos and Movies
- The DMC-TS2, a hybrid still/motion image model, includes numerous Scene Modes for taking movies. Switching from still-image to movie shooting is seamless because the optimal Movie Scene Mode is automatically selected. The versatile Scene Mode range is a unique Lumix feature that handles just about any situation and subject type. By simply selecting a Scene Mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for you automatically, so anybody can take superb photos and movies with ease
- 2.7" 230,000-dot High-Resolution LCD
- The DMC-TS2's large 2.7" LCD features a high 230,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. Lumix's acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. In addition, the AR (anti-reflective) coating LCD minimizes glare and provides clear images, for high visibility even in outdoor brightness. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. And, it lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.
- Extended Battery Life
- The energy-saving Venus Engine HD II image processing engine and the efficient, rechargeable lithium-ion battery - which has been slimmed down to fit into thinner camera bodies - work together to extend the shooting time of the DMC-TS2. This lets users take approximately 360 shots on a single battery charge.
- 3 Aspect Ratios
- The aspect ratio for the DMC-TS2 can be easily selected from 16:9 wide, 3:2 and conventional 4:3 to shoot in the framing aspect that best suits the photo's composition or purpose of use. The 16:9 ratio gives images that match the aspect ratio of an HDTV screen.
- Slideshows
- The DMC-TS2 can play a slideshow with music. Choose from 4 types of music: Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban. Then, select the transition effect to match your music. You can also use the optional RP-CDHM15/CDHM30 mini HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDTV for breathtaking, large-screen viewing. For musical slideshows created with the included PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, you can choose your favorite iTunes music file as background music and burn it onto a DVD disc as a MPEG2 file. It is also possible to upload the slideshow to YouTube.
- Title Edit / Text Stamp
- The Title Edit function in the playback mode lets you edit the titles of any photos you want. You can also enter your destination and travel date into the Travel Mode in advance, or enter the birth date and name of your subject in the Baby Mode or Pet Mode. The title, date of travel information, name, age based on the birth date, and date of shooting are displayed during playback, and can be printed on photos.
- Clipboard
- The Clipboard function is incredibly handy for the maps and time schedules that are so important when traveling. By snapping photos of them and adding them to the clipboard, you can retrieve them instantly with the Mode Dial. Because it takes a little time to retrieve images from an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, the images are stored in their own special folders in the built-in memory.
- PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition
- The latest version of exciting software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition comes bundled with the DMC-TS2. With quick start-up and fast read-in of images, the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition makes it possible to sort and organize photos not only of those newly taken but also of those stored in your computer. The Face Recognition function recognizes the faces in the image to automatically sort the photos by the registered faces, without necessitating picking out each photo one by one when you only want images of a specific person. You can also enjoy slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes music library as background music and burn it onto a DVD disc in MPEG2. Motion images can be uploaded directly to YouTube using the built-in YouTube uploader even in HD (High Definition) quality. It also lets you create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in MOV, which is especially easy if Panorama Assist Mode in the camera is used. The software is of course compatible with the Windows 7. Experience and feel the outstanding benefits of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition. It will allow you to view, edit and archive your captured photos and motion images with greater ease and fun.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 14.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 14.5 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.33" Primary Color Filter |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: MJPEG, MPEG-4 AVCHD |
| Max Resolution | 14MP: 4320 x 3240 @ 4:3 |
| Other Resolutions |
10MP: 3648 x 2736 @ 4:3 7MP: 3072 x 2304 @ 4:3 5MP: 2560 x 1920 @ 4:3 3MP: 2048 x 1536 @ 4:3 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 12.5MP: 4320 x 2880 @ 3:2 9MP: 3648 x 2432 @ 3:2 6MP: 3072 x 2048 @ 3:2 4.5MP: 2560 x 1712 @ 3:2 2.5MP: 2048 x 1360 @ 3:2 0.3MP: 640 x 424 @ 3:2 10.5MP: 4320 x 2432 @ 16:9 7.5MP: 3648 x 2056 @ 16:9 5.5MP: 3072 x 1728 @ 16:9 3.5MP: 2560 x 1440 @ 16:9 2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9 0.2MP: 640 x 360 @ 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
Leica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups 5 Aspheric, 1 ED EFL: 4.9-22.8mm (35mm equivalent: 28-128mm) Aperture: f/3.3 (W) - 5.9 (T) to f/18 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 4.6x Digital: 4x |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 0.98' (30 cm) - Wide Macro: 1.97" (5 cm) - Tele Macro: 11.81" (30 cm) - |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80-1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: Auto, 1600-6400) |
| Shutter |
8 - 1/1300 seconds 15 - 60 seconds in Starry Sky Mode |
| Exposure Metering | Multi |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Program Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Halogen, Manual |
| Burst Rate |
Up to 1.8 fps at 14 MP for up to 3 frames Up to 6 fps at 3 MP Up to 10 fps at 3 MP |
| Self Timer | 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | None |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 0.98 - 16.73' (0.3 - 5.1 m) Telephoto: 0.98 - 9.19' (0.3 - 2.8 m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 40MB |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Clip Length | Limited by Memory Card Capacity |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD (230000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 HDMI A (Full Size) DC Input Viera Link |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.6VDC, 940mAh |
| AC Power Adapter | AC Adapter (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.91 x 2.48 x 0.96" / 99.31 x 62.99 x 24.38 mm |
| Weight | 0.37 lb / 168 g (Camera only) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 56 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (27)
- Image stabilization (20)
- Functional (19)
- Weather proof (19)
- Nice body color (13)
Cons
- Limited zoom (4)
- Short battery life (3)
- Too large / bulky (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (23)
- Landscape/scenery (16)
- Snorkeling (14)
- Video (14)
- Family photos (12)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (25), Casual photographer (17), Semi-pro photographer (7), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (29), Yes (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Better than the competition
I've gone through the pentax Ws and the Olympus Toughs. The TS2 has superior image quality and functionality. I'm very impressed. For point and shoots, why buy anything else when you can get ...Read complete review
I've gone through the pentax Ws and the Olympus Toughs. The TS2 has superior image quality and functionality. I'm very impressed. For point and shoots, why buy anything else when you can get an indestructible and waterproof camera that takes quality photos everywhere?
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Most Liked Negative Review
Nice all-rounder...
I used this camera mostly under water in a rough surf environment, and again on land in the sun and at night. It handled the rough situations well and took good pictures. I would...Read complete review
I used this camera mostly under water in a rough surf environment, and again on land in the sun and at night. It handled the rough situations well and took good pictures. I would recommend it as a good all-rounder.
Worth mentioning is that the inside of the camera lens (part of the casing) fogged up a little when first entering the water. Air temperature was about 30degrees C and water about 26degrees C. This did eventually clear, but blurs photos and video for the first 15minutes.
Its video is excellent, especially HD with the stabiliser activated. Use a SD HC card to make sure the card can keep up with the rate at which the camera writes video data.
Highly recommended.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
If you want fantastic images and clear videos, this is the camera to get. It is very easy to use, hard to break, and the pictures come out like you have used a very high-end professional camera. It's small enough to fit into a big pocket or a purse, which is very convenient when you are on vacation. And you will be very thankful that you have the waterproof feature, especially when you get covered by a 10 foot wave. :) I highly recommend this camera.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
- Blurry Photos
Best Uses
- Snorkeling
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
Amazing for underwater! It captured amazing snorkeling images in Hawaii. No need to deal with fogging housing moving around.
However, on land I am used to the clarity and sharpness of Canon point and shoot cameras, which this camera lacks.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
Excelent product. This camera is resistent and do good shots
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Intelligent Auto
- Lens is totally internal
Cons
- Does not float
- No Viewfinder
- Software is anti-mac
Best Uses
- Hiking
- Night life
- Rough Situations
- Snorkeling
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
We've found this to be a great and durable little camera. We dont fear taking it pretty much anywere, and its nice to be able to take a camera swimming, climbing, and even for a night out on the town and not worry if its going to work at the end of the festivities. One of the most suprising things about this camera is that the lens does not move in and out. The camera is very compact and seems extremely well built. The 'intelligent auto' has been hit and miss but with mostly hits. As an avid/advanced photographer I would have enjoyed a more thorough explanation of what settings the various scene modes changed but the included documentation, print and electronic, was surprisingly devoid of explanations. The software does not work with mac which is both surprising and annoying but ultimately who really uses anything other than iphoto or aperture on a mac? The biggest annoyance we have found is that for a waterproof camera many features that you would think should be sort of basic are not there. The camera sinks like a rock, not even close to being buoyant. The buttons are also not very swimmer friendly. I've found it surprisingly difficult to control the camera while in the water. I wish they would have put some more thought into the fact that people who purchase a waterproof camera are probably going to take it into the water. But ultimately a tough little camera that takes good to great pictures including great underwater ones.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Snorkeling
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
I love this camera, In just 3 months I plan to bring it to Hawaii and where I will be going snorkeling with it. A friend recommended this to me because he had the old model, and it is soooooooo totally worth it.
As of right now though I am just using it for class. Love the fact that I can accidentally bump it on the counter or have it in my back and drop my back and the last thing I need to worry about is my camera breaking. I can even bring it to the club, and if I accidentally drop it while jumping and dancing around, no worries, and it looks slick enough to just blend right in.
This thing is TOUGH AS STONE... MAYBE EVEN TOUGHER!!! On the con side, only think I can find so far is that the menu is a little confusing to navigate through. But that just takes some time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast auto-focus
- Functional
- Very fast burst mode
- Water-tight Seals
- Zoom works in video mode
Cons
- Not very easy to use
- Zoom buttons location
Best Uses
- Snorkeling
- Swimming Pool
- Winter sports
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
I bought it to use in snow conditions, and it does the job. It has silicone protective shield which should protect body from scratches. I have also bought screen protector film. Picture quality is very good. All pictures are in correct exposure and colors. Very high speed burst mode produces high quality shots. It is not very sensitive in the dark, but it has bight LED light which does it's job pretty well. Didn't try to put it in the water yet, but I dropped it on the snow, and everything is ok. Image stabilization is great! Auto focus is very fast, there is AF tracking system which is great when you do sporting shots. Auto focus and optical zoom work perfectly fine in video mode. Video is very clear and smooth 720p.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
Best Uses
- Multi purpose for travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
I have been using the Lumix DMC TS2 for about 3 weeks and have taken over 1000 photos most of which have been taken in South American.
What I like about the camera. The lens, ease of use, durability in rough terrain whether hot and dusty or rain forest wet, tracking a moving image especially for hummingbirds!, locking focus on faces, excellent movie capability...shall I go on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
- Not Versatile
- Too Heavy
Best Uses
- Diving
- Lake
- Snorkeling
- Swimming Pool
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
Looking forward to using it underwater soon, as a general point and click it is the same as all the rest. It would be nice to have a bit bigger buttons and maybe a lens cover? In the end it is a bit heavier and clunky then expected, but I guess that is because it is durable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Battery lasts long time
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Nice size
- Speedy
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
- Low light pic
- Over-colored pics
Best Uses
- Bright light pics
- Camping
- Nighttime cityscape
- Swimming Pool
- Winter pics
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
Camera is speedy at most things. Most pictures are good, however a few seem slightly over-colored (too vivid or red or blue tinged). Sharpness is also very good. Minimal complaints. Not great for low light pictures that are taken farther than 8 feet from any speed moving subject (the auto-focus assist light doesn't go farther than that), but is nice for nighttime shorts if you have a tripod or something to hold the camera very still on (table, pole). Haven't drop/water tested it yet, but did walk around in 20f weather with camera in hand or outer coat pocket and take pictures; worked fine. Recommended as a family camera for adults who don't want to worry when their kids ask to borrow the camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast shutter response
- Functional
- Good Depth Range
- Good video capibility
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
- Internal fogging at times
Best Uses
- Snorkeling
- Swimming Pool
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
I used this camera mostly under water in a rough surf environment, and again on land in the sun and at night. It handled the rough situations well and took good pictures. I would recommend it as a good all-rounder.
Worth mentioning is that the inside of the camera lens (part of the casing) fogged up a little when first entering the water. Air temperature was about 30degrees C and water about 26degrees C. This did eventually clear, but blurs photos and video for the first 15minutes.
Its video is excellent, especially HD with the stabiliser activated. Use a SD HC card to make sure the card can keep up with the rate at which the camera writes video data.
Highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
Perfect for a family with little kids.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Depth Range
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
- none so far
Best Uses
- Diving
- Hiking
- Lake
- Snorkeling
- Swimming Pool
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
Most point and shoots don't come close to the ruggedness of this feature packed camera. It's not "if" you drop your camera it's when. This camera was purchased specifically for traveling.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
I like the quality of the photos and the resistance of the camera. It could have proctetion for the viewer and LCD display.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
Cons
Best Uses
- Lake
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
After i researched all options for a waterproof camera with options for shock proof, cold and hot tempertures paired with megapixels this is by far the best.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
You will get nice photo using this camera, but the video recording format is not so good as HD video consumes a lot of memory on SD card. With 8GB card you will have capacity only for 30min video :(
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
Best Uses
- Lake
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
It has all the features I was looking for...not afraid to get wet out in the boat or hiking
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good size design
- Picture clarity detail
- Rugged
Cons
- Flash picutures
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
Takes great pics. Very clear. Easy to use. Loaded with features. All the kids use it (ages 2,5,8) without dad worrying about it getting messed up. Have not tested the waterproof, shock proof, or freeze proof capabilities, but plan to soon, seems very rugged, well built. Overall very happy with my purchase. Takes better outdoor pics then flash pics.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
I haven't tested this camera yet for its claimed features, namely waterproofness, shock-proof etc.I bought it since we have a toddler who's likely to get his hands on it and we wanted to be worry free about the camera. Also, I wanted the AVC recording format.I have been somewhat dissatisfied with the camera's indoor shooting. Shots are generally soft and colors either over saturated (especially reds) or there appears to be too much blue tint biasing so that faces have a sickly look. The latter seems to occur under flash or flourescent lighting (there is no pre-selected white balance setting for flourescent lighting). Outdoor pics are much better. The HD video is the best feature of this camera; the AVC allows you to record as much as you want within the limits of the card.I had a ZS6 which I had bought from and returned to [...]. Its photos were much better quality, but it lacked the AVC recording format (the MJpeg limits you to only 2gb which is approx. 8min.)There are trade-offs involved when buying this type of camera. In hindsight, I think that it would have been better to have a camera whose first ability is taking great pics/video than being rugged...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Depth Range
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
Best Uses
- Diving
- Snorkeling
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
I gave this to my son. He is in the NAVY, stationed in Cuba and scuba dives weeky. The underwater pictures are incredible, he has nothing bad to say about the camera.The land scape shots are great.
He is more enthused to get out and do more just to take pictures.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Depth Range
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
- Lack of lens cover
Best Uses
- Tropical setting
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera (Silver):
For the most part I use a camera for travel photos in places that are extremely humid or off the beaten track. That means that I need a camera that can take great quality photos in adverse conditions AND fit in a small space. So far, the Lumix has met all my requirements and has been easy to use. I can recommend it for anyone looking for an easy to use, compact, high quality camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.
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Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $6.95
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Underwater Housings
Capture great-looking photos underwater.
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What's in the Box
- Battery Charger
- Battery Pack
- Battery Case
- AV Cable
- USB Connection Cable
- Brush
- Hand Strap
- Silicon Jacket
- CD-ROM
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Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We’ve made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
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