Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TS3 Waterproof Digital Camera

Panasonic‘s Lumix DMC-TS3 Digital Camera – Rugged, Waterproof. 

The Panasonic‘s Lumix DMC-TS3 Digital Camera is an good all round and one of the Best Waterproof Compact digital Cameras.  Even without the impressive waterproof and rugged features it rates as a remarkable travel companion.

The Panasonic Lumix TS3 is built to survive a 6.6 feet drop (2 m).  It is waterproof to 40′ (12 m), dustproof  and freezeproof to 14°F (-10°C), near indestructible, certainly child proof and an adventurers dream.

The 12 MP, 3.7 FPS capability with a minimal shutter lag and 4.6x Leica lens equivalent to a 28-135 mm zoom lens make for a very versatile still camera capable of detailed blow-ups.

The High Definition video features are up to the highest Full HD Standard (1920 x 1080), coupled with excellent sound.

The variety of colour choices emphasize that this is also a fun camera to be used at exciting times and events.

Panasonic Lumix T3s Travellers Features:

• Waterproof to 40 feet.
• Drop Proof to 6.6 feet.
• Dustproof
• Freezeproof
• Built-in GPS that geo-tags your pictures with the Country/Region/Town
• Compass,
• Altimeter, barometer, and a world clock that will automatically set itself to local time.

The T3s Photographer’s Features:

• 12.1MP resolution
• 3.7 FPS
• 4.6x Leica wide-angle 28-128mm (35mm equivalent) lens,
• Full 1920 x 1080 HD video.
• Bright 2.7″ LCD monitor with 230K-dot resolution.
• Sonic AF gives you very fast autofocus,
• Shutter lag is one of the shortest among compact digital cameras
• Power O.I.S. image stabilization
• Motion Deblur function, so you never have to look at another blurry photo.
• Face Detection and Recognition modes give you great photos of people by optimizing exposure and focus for faces, and
• Intelligent Resolution guarantees image quality even using high ISO sensitivity (up to 6400).
• 8 color modes and a variety of Scene modes (for photos and movies) .

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Summary of user reviews.

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Positive Review Points:

Several users confirmed the amazing physical ruggedness, waterproofing and cold weather usage of the TS3.  Underwater shots produce excellent results and so do outdoor shots.

On the down side:

Battery life may be an issue.  It will give you around 300 photos.  If that is not enough, you might consider carrying a second battery.  Along with the charger that will be all you need to pack.

Outdoor photo quality is excellent. Photography in poor light or indoor quality can be better and it is advisable not to test the ISO to its limits.

The GPS feature is not without its problems.  It uses a lot of battery power and needs to be in open space to find the satelites.

Conclusion

If you understand the camera’s limitations this is an excellent Waterproof Compact Digital Camera, well worth the price at around $300.

Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Underwater Camera.
Been using this camera for several days. Takes great pictures in the pool and am sure it will be a great companion for snorkeling. Read more

by Scott P. Crawford

4.0 out of 5 stars So far so good
We bought this camera to take snorkeling this summer in Hawaii. I bought it early to learn how to use it and play with the settings. So far we love it. Read more

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent ease of use and overall quality
I previously owned an Olympus 770SW and wanted to upgrade to a newer rugged/waterproof camera. I bought the newest Olympus, the TG-810, and was rather disappointed. Read more

by Carlos Alvarez

5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera, best purchase for any vacation!
I can’t believe I never thought to get a waterproof camera to go on vacation with but I’m glad I waited because this camera packs it all in a great looking shell. Read more

by llama-d

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
I bought this for a vacation to the Dominican Republic because I didn’t want to take my DSLR due to size, sand and water. Read more

by Count Spatula

5.0 out of 5 stars Great underwater camera for the price!
I bought this camera in preparation for a vacation my husband and I are taking later in the year – however – I tested it on a brief vacation recently in a saltwater pool. Read more