Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

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Panasonic TS3 is a 12.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 lens. Read our TS3 review to find its pros and cons.

Review posted 09/09/2011Quick TakeProsiAuto shooting mode is accurate and easyDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordAVCHD Lite HD video capture is high quality and small files

Image quality isn't outstanding but the long list of great features, from 12m waterproofing to 1080p video capture, makes this an impressive all-rounder.

This compact snapshot packs in a host of the latest must have features and wraps it all in a reinforced shell that results in a modest price premium.

About as tough as they come, and it’s a solid performer too—just not as solid as its rivals

This 'toughened' camera features Full HD video, GPS antenna, 3D shooting mode and is waterproof, shockproof, freeze proof and dust proof.

Panasonic's latest waterproof camera adds a GPS antenna, Full HD video and a LED light to improve video quality when shooting in low-light and under water. Panasonic's DMC-FT3 represents the third generation of a line that began in with the FT1, which set the benchmark for rugged, waterproof cameras. The lens hasn't changed since the first model; nor has the LCD monitor. After a brief flirtation with 14.1 megapixels on the FT2, Panasonic has returned to 12.1 megapixels for the FT3 but added some worthwhile improvements.

Panasonic are big players in the compact camera market and are most popular for their Lumix series of cameras. They have now added their Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT3 to their range.

It's summer in the northern hemisphere, and no doubt a lot of people reading this will be enjoying the hot weather, planning trips to local beaches and lakes. In our recent group test of compact 'travel zoom' cameras we covered 14 of the most versatile compact cameras currently on the market in terms of zoom range, but maybe some of you want something a little more rugged. Perhaps you want something you can even take into the water, as you take a refreshing dip, or maybe you're the adventurous type, and just want something that you don't need to worry about if it gets dropped or banged against a rock. That's where waterproof compact cameras come in. Like travel zooms, the waterproof/rugged market has expanded considerably in recent years, and most of the major manufacturers currently offer at least one camera in this class.

Review posted 09/09/2011Quick TakeProsiAuto shooting mode is accurate and easyDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordAVCHD Lite HD video capture is high quality and small files

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

The Lumix DMC-FT3 is Panasonic's new all-action digicam for 2011. Successor to the very good FT2 model that we reviewed last year, the Panasonic FT3 offers improved freeze, shock, water and dust proof capabilities, plus a built-in GPS function, compass, altimeter and barometer. Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 review to find out if this is the tough camera for you.

Panasonic DMC-TS3 review, find out how the DMC-TS3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.