Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

In this Gadling gear review, I’ll introduce you to one of the newest cameras in the Panasonic Lumix lineup. The DMS-TS1 is the first shock and waterproof from Panasonic. The basic specifications are very respectable – 12 megapixel photos, a 4.6x wide angle optical zoom with image stabilization and HD movies recorded in “AVCHD lite”. Of course, what sets the DMC-TS1 apart from most other digital cameras is its ability to go swimming with you. The waterproof rating allows you to take the camera in up to 10 feet of water for up to one hour – this is a real underwater rating, not just splashes. In addition to this, it’ll also survive ...

It's summer in the northern hemisphere, and as the weather heats up, many readers will be heading to the nearest beach or river bank to cool down and relax. In these situations it's nice to have a camera that you don't have to worry about getting wet, and can maybe even take into the water with you. Manufacturers have offered underwater housings for compact cameras (as well as DSLRs) for some time, but with the high price and significant extra bulk of these accessories, a more compact and sometimes cheaper option could be a waterproof or water resistant camera.

A solidly-built, shockproof and waterproof slimline digicam that can record HD video clips with monaural sound.The Lumix DMC-FT1 represents a new concept for Panasonic: a tough, slimline digicam that is shockproof to 1.5 metres, waterproof to a depth of three metres and dustproof to the IP58 standard. Olympus has already been down this 'tough camera' track but Panasonic is the first manufacturer to add the ability to record high-definition movie clips in the new AVCHD Lite format with a frame rate of 30 frames/second.

Panasonic DMC-TS1 review, find out how the DMC-TS1 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

A rugged Panasonic digital camera that's suitable for just about any outdoor activity, and it also shoots HD video

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 joins the growing list of rugged cameras that you can take almost anywhere and which will survive almost anything. Waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, the Panasonic FT1 (also called the TS1) should handle whatever you or your family choose to throw at it. Gavin Stoker finds out if the FT1 can even brave the coldest UK winter for decades...

It's not the most rugged, waterproof, or compact of its kind. And its photos aren't the best. But for some reason I really like this camera. Maybe I'm wrong.

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So far Canon and Olympus have launched water-resistant cameras, each of which can be dunked down to 10 metres, along with shockproof and dustproof features. Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TS1 (also known as the FT1 in some parts of the world) is in similar vein. While having similar dust- and drop-proof features, it can be submerged only

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Panasonic TS1 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 TS1 review to find its pros and cons.

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