Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue) Review

The camera does everything it says it will. I bought it as a P&S that would be impervious to the elements - something that I can casually toss in my backpack or take for a ride w/o worrying about dust or rain getting in to mess with the optics.

The only downsides are that
1) it doesn't do especially well with inside shots w/flash. Lots of my images turned out blurry or grainy (situations where my other Canon P&S wouldn't have any problems with).
2) the proprietary USB connection on the side of the camera is just that... Special, unique. You better not lose that cable that comes with the camera! I mean, really! Why did Panasonic have to do that? Everyone else in the industry has a "normal" mini-USB connector to hook up the camera to a PC. What were they thinking?

I've used this camera on the beach, while kayaking, out in the desert riding bikes and UTV's, backpacking in the rain - and it held up perfectly.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue) Feature

• Advanced Tough Design
• AVCHD Lite HD Movie Recording
• It lets you shoot actively while moving around with the camera in one hand.
• It features almost double the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format.
• A convenient auto function also automatically turns on the LED when the ambient light becomes dim.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue) Overview

Shockproof, Waterproof, Freezeproof and Dustproof Protections
The DMC-TS2 is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and newly added freezeproof in design with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD Lite. Featuring a 28mm wide-angle lens, 4.6x optical zoom and iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, this versatile camera lets you capture your moments no matter what the intended shooting terrain is. Swim along with tropical fish and capture shots of beautiful coral reefs, or take recordings of your friends around a camp fire. The DMC-TS2 is an extremely versatile camera that you can take with you wherever the action calls.

Shockproof
The DMC-TS2 is dropproof from a height up to 6.6ft 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.

Waterproof
With waterproof performance to a depth of 33ft equivalent to the "IEC60529 IPX8" standard, the DMC-TZ2 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.

Freezeproof
With freezeproof to -10 degrees C/14 degrees F, 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.

HD Movie in AVCHD Lite and LED Light
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.

Intelligent Resolution Technology
The image quality is greatly enhanced thanks to the new image processing technology Intelligent Resolution*1, incor

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