Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2S (silver)
Reviews
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 375 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 / DMC-FT2 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 669235 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 85/100 = Very Good.
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consumersearch.com
Review Summary: The rugged Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 (also called the DMC-FT2 in some regions) is critics' favorite waterproof camera. You can dive with it, ski with it, bring it to the beach or drop it on the pavement, and the Panasonic keeps on ticking....
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tech2.com
Review Summary: A good all round performer that won't leave you high and dry.
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tech2.in.com
Review Summary: When it comes to all weather cameras there aren't too many to choose from but there are some pretty good and swanky models. For instance the recently reviewed Olympus Tough-3000 proved to be a versatile little camera and the Panasonic DMC-FT2 promises...
The Verdict: The Panasonic DMC-FT2 is a very good all round camera and doesn’t leave you high and dry in the performance front. Picture captured appear rich and vibrant which in comparison is much better than most other similar products. The ability to capture...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: Last year Panasonic moved into the rugged/tough camera market. For a company that is well know for its ruggedised notebooks such as the Toughbook rang...
The Verdict: This 14.1-megapixel digital camera is really fun to use, and it can take lots of knocks and scrapes. It offers plenty of functions and tools to make photography fun, with enough built-in help to make sure your snaps come out right. Add in the...
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digitalversus.com
Review Summary: For underwater exploration at up to 10 m deep, the Panasonic FT2 has a reinforced battery compartment with a well-designed dual-locking system to stop it coming open accidentally. It's easy to manoeuvre, even for those of us with larger fingers, and...
The Verdict: The FT2 certainly brings no revolutionary updates to the FT1. The new sensor doesn't change anything in the camera, which is almost identical to the previous model. However, its increased resistance could make it more appealing to some.
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digicambuyer.co.uk
Review Summary: In the arena of tough compacts, is the FT2 a knockout?
The Verdict: With specs to impress, the FT2 will prove a strong contender for the longer-established Olympus Tough range. Its durability will cope with the toughest of conditions, without sacrificing image quality.
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digitalcamerainfo.com
Review Summary: Many tough cameras sacrifice image quality for robustness, but the TS2 seems to have the best of both worlds, shooting good looking photos and standing up to rough treatment.
The Verdict: Many tough cameras sacrifice image quality for robustness, but the TS2 seems to have the best of both worlds. In our tests, we found that it shot good looking photos with strong color accuracy, low noise and decent sharpness. It's also a robust...
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photoreview.com.au
Review Summary: Panasonic's latest waterproof, drop-proof, dust-proof and frost-proof camera with AVCHD Lite High Definition video recording.Hard on the heels of the popular DMC-FT1 comes Panasonic's latest 'rugged' digicam, the equally slim, but even tougher,...
The Verdict: Photographs taken with the test camera looked natural under most types of lighting and were surprisingly sharp and artefact-free given the size of the sensor and resolution of this camera. The autofocusing system was accurate under most lighting...
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letsgodigital.org
Review Summary: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 digital camera : Panasonic introduces the new Lumix DMC-FT2, successor to the Lumix's first camera geared for active outdoor use DMC-FT1. Featuring the AVCHD Lite HD movie recording capability, the new 14.1-megapixel Panasonic...
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- Panasonic
- DMC-TS2S
General
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Product TypeDigital camera - Compact
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Enclosure ColorSilver
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Resolution14.1 megapixels
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Optical Sensor TypeCCD
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Total Pixels14,500,000 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution14,100,000 pixels
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Optical Sensor Size1/2.33"
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Digital Zoom4 x
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Image StabilizerOptical (POWER O.I.S.)
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Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty11
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Digital Video FormatQuickTime, AVCHD Lite, MJPEG
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Image Recording FormatJPEG
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AV InterfacesHDMI, Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO auto (1600-6400), ISO 1600, ISO 800, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 400, ISO auto
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Exposure MeteringMulti-segment
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Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic
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Shooting ProgramsCandle, Snow, Beach, Flash-burst, Pin hole, Film grain, Underwater, Sports mode, Sunset, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Self-portrait, baby2, High sensitivity, baby1, Panorama assist, Night scene, Clipboard, Soft skin, Starry sky, Aerial photo, Fireworks, Food, Scenery, Hi-speed burst, Pet, Transform, Portrait mode
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Special EffectsCool, Warm, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsDaylight, Shade, Cloudy, Halogen
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Max Shutter Speed1/1300 sec
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Min Shutter Speed60 sec
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Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
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Auto Exposure Bracketing3 steps
Lens System
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TypeLeica 4.6 x x Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 22.8 mm - F/3.3-5.9
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera28 - 128 mm
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Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
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Min Focus Range11.8 in
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Macro Focus Range2 in
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Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
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Lens Construction8 groups / 10 elements
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FeaturesAspherical lens, ED glass
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
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Flash ModesFill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
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FeaturesAF illuminator
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Effective Flash Range1 ft - 16.7 ft
Additional Features
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Continuous Shooting Speed10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 1.8 frames per second
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Self Timer Delay2 sec, 10 sec
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Additional FeaturesDigital image rotation, Scene Detection Technology, In-camera red-eye removal, Audio recording, Resizing an image, Cropping an image, Llight Detection technology, Auto Backlight Compensation, Face Recognition, Date/time stamp, 720p HD movie recording, DPOF support, Face detection, RGB primary color filter, Built-in speaker, Text input to Exif header, Motion Detection Technology, Digital noise reduction, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, Face Detection AF/AE, Histogram display, Automatic display brightness adjustment, Intelligent Scene Selector, Camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, USB 2.0 compatibility, Direct print
Display
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Type2.7 in LCD display
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Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Microphone
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Microphone Operation ModeMono
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Microphone FeaturesWind noise reduction
Connections
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Connector Type1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input, 1 x HDMI output
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Memory Card SlotSD card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeNone
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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Microsoft CertificationsCompatible with Windows 7
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Included AccessoriesBattery charger, USB cable, Battery case, Hand strap, Audio / video cable
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ProtectionDust resistant, Freezeproof, Shockproof, Waterproof
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Underwater DepthUp to 30ft
Software
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SoftwarePanasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, Drivers & Utilities
Battery
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 940 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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RAM Installed40 MB
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Supported Memory CardsSDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
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Video CaptureMPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 320 x 240, MPEG - 848 x 480, MPEG - 1280 x 720, AVCHD Lite - 1280 x 720
Dimensions & Weight
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Width3.9 in
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Depth0.9 in
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Height2.5 in
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Weight5.9 oz
Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature14 °F
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Max Operating Temperature104 °F
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