| | |  | Point-and-shoot Digital Cameras | Home » » » » Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver) | | | | | | | Description: | | 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. | | | Features: | |
• 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.
• With freezeproof to -10 degrees C/14 degrees F, the DMC-TS2 supports shooting while skiing, snowboarding or skating.
• The DMC-TS2 features an LED light that records beautiful motion images even in dusky underwater environments or at a nighttime camp.
• Photo & Movie modes
• Optical Zoom 4.6x / Digital Zoom 1 4x
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 0.96 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.91 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.48 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.41 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 106 reviews |
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192 of 194 found the following review helpful:
 Great waterproof camera!May 11, 2010
By Corey B. Myers
I read just about every professional review I could find for waterproof digital cameras, and I was just about set to buy the Panasonic DMC-TS1 until I saw a number of user-reviews that said the TS1 leaked for them in saltwater. I wanted a camera that I could use for snorkeling, so this was a concern until I saw the release of this Panasonic DMC-TS2 with greatly improved "toughness". It is now waterproof to 33 feet along with being shockproof and freezeproof, so I jumped on it. Canon makes a really nice waterproof camera too (Canon D10), but the Panasonic TS2 has similar picture quality (these two cameras are ahead of the pack in this category)and is MUCH more pocketable and attractive. I love that this camera looks like a regular compact point-and-shoot, is very rugged and waterproof, is pocketable, takes great pictures, has a 4.6x optical zoom, and a ton of other features I won't even get into.
When I first got the camera, I took comparison pictures with this camera, an old Canon SD200, and my newer Fujifilm F200EXR. This camera far exceeded the old Canon and was very comparable if not better at some pictures than the very good Fujifilm. Ok, that was a good start, now to see how it holds up in the saltwater for several hours every day on a Caribbean cruise...
After a week of snorkeling, no leaks whatsoever!...
I was planning on just bringing this camera when I go to the beach, go to the pool, go flyfishing, and go on backcountry skiing trips, but after taking close to 1000 pictures last week on my Caribbean cruise (about half of them underwater, and down to about 20 feet), it just might have become my everyday camera as well!
If you need a rugged, very waterproof camera, that is still small enough to go everywhere with you, AND takes great pictures, I would definitely recommend this one.
Oh, and if you will be snorkeling or boating, I would recommend the Olympus Floating Camera Strap. It worked perfectly with this camera.
154 of 156 found the following review helpful:
Excellent underwater video and photos, but note a few important exceptionsJun 19, 2010
By holamateo
I have been very happy with the image and video quality of the Lumix TS2 and it seems very robust so far. The underwater video quality is just stunning. I'm glad I did my research first as I learned from others mistakes before using my camera. Here are a few things you might want to watch out for.
1. All waterproof cameras will leak if you use them carelessly. Never open up the camera doors when at the beach or pool. Make sure to take it home, dunk in water, clean it off, let dry off, in order to keep sunscreen and sand out of the gaskets, etc. If you try to swap cards while at the beach with greasy sunscreen and sand covered fingers, you're likely to compromise the sealing gaskets and ruin your camera, regardless of brand/model. I loaded mine up with an empty 8GB card and full battery before going out so I don't have to worry about anything. If you're like me and never read manuals, at least make sure to carefully read through the care and maintenance section so you can avoid ruining your camera.
2. The included paper manual is very sparse and does not explain all the icons or photo+video settings - but it does cover care and maintenance (read this section as mentioned above). You have to download the pdf manual from the Panasonic site to learn the full features of the camera - features like below item #3.
3. Unless you're a pro videographer, change your video settings from AVCHD Lite to Motion Jpg. See pg 92 in the pdf manual. AVCHD is a format made for pro cameras, which is great if you are a videographer But I've read about lots of frustrated TS2 users online who just want to view their movies or upload them to Youtube without needing lots of specialized software and training. Save yourself the hassle and change to .mpeg BEFORE taking lots of video and life will be simpler.
4. If you just want to point and shoot and not touch settings, set the dial to iA and the camera does a good job at taking care of everything for you.
80 of 83 found the following review helpful:
Great HD Video For Such A Small Camera!Jun 19, 2010
By Michael Trotman
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1MD7OT27L1HM8 This is a quick video taken by hand while standing on a moving boat. The video is stable, clear, and vibrant. I gave away my video camera recently because with a 32GB memory card I can now take hours of video with the Panasonic Lumix DCM-TS2. I love this camera! Waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, great photos, and video.
58 of 60 found the following review helpful:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Apr 30, 2010
By Eric Jain
Received this as a replacement for a DMC-TS1 that died while snorkeling. The waterproof latches on the DMC-TS2 look more reliable, and a silicone jacket that can be pulled over the camera is included. We'll see if that helps...
Like its predecessor, the picture quality is as good as can be expected from a compact camera. The movie quality is better than expected. The image stabilization appears to have been further improved, and while low-light pictures can still end up fuzzy, it helps a lot when recording movies, especially when zooming.
The sliding zoom button (which had taken me a while to get used to) has been replaced with a (more common) toggle button. The buttons and menus in general are simple and straightforward (i.e. no more tedious than on other cameras I've used). The only thing I don't like too much is the mode dial wheel, for which I don't have much use, and which can be turned inadvertently.
I like the folded lens setup and the quick start-up and shut-down. Unlike with the DMC-TS1, you no longer need to press the power button for several seconds to get the camera to turn on. The high-pitched noise that the DMC-TS1 emitted while turned on is gone as well. Like its predecessor, the DMC-TS2 feels solid and well-built (but a bit on the large side, compared to some other compact cameras).
In any case, this camera will be with me on all my future outdoor trips!
37 of 38 found the following review helpful:
Put to the test-Great cameraJun 17, 2010
By William D. Feffer
"The Bill"
After reading dozens of customer and technical reviews I chose TS2 (blue version). The price was a little higher than some of the competition, but after taking about 1,000 pics in and out of the water in Huatulco Mexico and under all kinds of conditions, I am very happy. I'll state my only negative first. I was not really happy with the quality of the underwater photos taken while snorkeling, but it was not entirely the camera's fault. The water was pretty rough so it was cloudy and it was really tough to hold still enough to frame the shot much less not move the camera. I found that the anti-shake worked very well in other circumstances however. I tried the Sports mode underwater and that helped some. I did get some really nice shots in calmer waters.
Above the water I was amazed at the exceptional quality the camera produced. I used it in all kinds of conditions. We were on the beach, on the ocean, in remote villages, inside of buildings, in the rain and in the jungle. I even got blasted by a couple of big waves. There are almost no bad shots caused by the camera. I tested it with all kinds of setting combinations.
I found the controls very easy to set whether underwater, during the day and even at night. There is a wide range of settings in all of the modes except the Intelligent Auto mode which senses the conditions and makes the right choices anyway. It seems to have a great dynamic range even when not using the feature designed for those conditions. I was able to change settings almost as fast as I could think about it. For example, I could turn on and off the forced flash faster than I could say smile. I did not test the shock-proof feature, but it gave me a lot of peace of mind.
The LCD was very bright even in the day and underwater. I was able to keep the brightness at the default level. It lets you turn it up, but that will consume the battery more quickly. The first day out, I only got about 200 shots before the battery died. After turning down the LCD and turning off the Auto Review, I went a whole day without exhausting it. I had to learn to keep my fingers out of the lens at the top left of the camera, but a different grip solved that issue. I made a couple of video clips and was very pleased with the quality.
Playback is as easy as plugging into a TV. It even does a slide show with music. The supplied USB cord makes downloads easy. It is a very substantial and attractive camera even wearing the supplied silicon skin. It fit in my pocket nicely. It turns on faster than you can compose a shot and there is very little shutter lag if any. I have been a professional photograper for a lot of years. I rate this camera very highly in spite of the higher price.
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