Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

The Lumix DMC-TS2 is a 14.1 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera from Panasonic, set to be released in mid-march 2010. Similar to the DMC-FX66, this ruggedized camera features the “Venus Engine II,” which Panasonic claims allows for faster operation and reduced noise when taking photos.

Start-up time is approximately 1 second; ensuring snapshot opportunities are less likely to be missed. The TS2 is waterproof down to 33 feet, shock-proof to 6.6 feet and freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. With a 4.6x zoom and a wide-angle lens, average users should find enough flexibility with this Lumix to perfect their shots. On the back of the camera users will find a 2.7” LCD screen for previewing and reviewing content. Casual photographers will likely enjoy the ‘Happy Mode” option, which automatically applies a vivid color filter to photos and video. Up to 720p resolution movies can be recorded in AVCHD Lite video format. The DMC-TS2 is compatible with both SD and SDXC memory cards.