Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 – Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is a waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera with 12.1 megapixel resolution, 2 pound weight, 4.6x optical zoom, 2.7 inch LCD, optical image stabilization rugged and tough design, high-speed burst and AVCHD Lite HD video features. This Lumix has four available colors to pick from: orange, green and silver.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1is one of the most rugged cameras that are pretty much suitable for outdoor adventure. This is an example of rich featured digital camera that introduces operational ease, top quality output as well as powerful software.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 comes with intelligent auto mode of Panasonic that ensures advanced imaging capability that enables users during their outdoor activities to capture both still and motion images. The ruggedness is shown by its capability to stand from falling up to five feet and to stay waterproof to 10 feet depth underwater. Padded with rubber, carbon resins and reinforced glass, this TS1 is proven to be resistant against sand, dust and water immersion.

For a variety of shooting surroundings, this Panasonic Lumix TS1 has flexibility particularly underwater that is supported by 128 maximum zooming up and 28 mm starting wide angle. Its intelligent LCD is very supporting for enhanced visibility and for wide viewing angle.

Manufacture Description

Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-TS1 is the world’s first waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera to also feature AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video recording capabilities. The TS1’s tough and rugged design makes it the ideal choice for active users needing the ultimate hybrid for capturing both still and motion images during outdoor activities. Read More Here

Consumer Review

I have been using DSLRs for several years, and currently use the Canon 40D and a wide selection of lenses. I bought this camera as a pocket camera that is easy to take anywhere, and for its HD video capability, as I’m currently in Thailand for several weeks doing some geology research for my master’s thesis, and it’s impractical and annoying to lug around my big camera everywhere. Read More Here

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