[cabezon]

Hi folks,

I ran across this review http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/22/technology/personaltech/22pogue.html of two still (primarily) and two video cameras rated for 10' or 30'. The writer was really fond of the PANASONIC LUMIX TS2 ($341, 14 megapixels, 4.6X zoom) because of its solid still pictures and quality video.

Steve

 

[yuhina]

interesting read! Thanks.
I always can not resist to buy those P&S cameras...I am so surprised how well they built those things nowadays... maybe it is time to retire my Optio 30. : )

 

[Mike McAvoy]

As usual, I am now really confused about what pocket ready, bullet proof, water proof point and shoot to buy.

Anybody have any thoughts on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 ?

Thanks
Mike Mc

 

[Mike McAvoy]

Ha!
After further reading it appears the Panasonic DMC TS2 is the updated version of the TS1. My decision is made and a TS2 will be in my pocket soon.
MikeMc

 

[Craig Schulz]

I picked up a Panasonic DMC TS2 about a month ago, photos are great, video is awesome, with about 6 settings, you can shoot video you can show on a 50" flat screen and would swear it was from a much higher priced camera!

Very pleased with the purchase just get a 8GB or higher card for it if you want to shoot a lot of video, it goes fast. 4 GB card will get you about 6 minutes on HD less than 4 minutes on the highest setting.

 

[flyfish4]

I agree with Craig. I also brought the Panasonic DMC TS2 a few weeks ago and have taken video and stills above and under water. It has tons of modes - in fact, probably won't use most of them. So far, it's waterproof as advertised. It is also compatible with the newer SDXC cards which are super high capacity (and very expensive) cards.