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Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: DMC-TS3D
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- GPS and fast shooting performance make the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 a worthy rugged point-and-shoot even if its photos and videos aren't the sharpest.
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CNET editors' review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 (Orange) price range: $378.69
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 05/23/2011
- Released on: 03/15/2011
The good: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 is a fast-shooting, easy-to-use rugged compact camera with excellent features to justify its high price.
The bad: The TS3's photos and movies look soft.
The bottom line: GPS and fast shooting performance make the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 a worthy rugged point-and-shoot even if its photos and videos aren't the sharpest.
User reviews
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Compact, fast bootup, quick shots
by Nataku4ca on June 14, 2011
Pros: 1. rugged - hey it can take a beating/water/dust/freeze/heat, thats more than enough for most of us
2. fast boot - only takes 1~2 sec to boot up, though for this price range u would expect that
3. quick shot even in low light
4. made in japan, doesn'tCons: 1. shots are on the softer side i agree
2. video can be clearer and with less shaking, but its not bad by any stretch
3. software provided that does format conversion is not good...Summary: Ok, this camera is rugged as suggested which is really the biggest selling point for these devices. Shots are a bit softer compared to non-rugged cameras, but thats to be ...
Summary: Ok, this camera is rugged as suggested which is really the biggest selling point for these devices. Shots are a bit softer compared to non-rugged cameras, but thats to be expect so i don't see a reason to take much marks off because of this.
The important part is it boots fast so u can get photos that appear in situations that go away quickly such as animals. The shutter is fantastic it takes shots quickly even in low light. blur only occurs when the object decides to move the moment u take the shot. hand shake is not an issue with this camera.
video has its own dedicated button which is a major plus, making switching between the two fast especially when ur on the go. only problem is i don't see a need to go 1080 as the camera can not take that high of a quality video, 720 is both good enough and requires less space. mic will record wind even when in doors which isn't really that big of an issue (back ground noise), but u can always turn wind noise canceling on to minimize impact.
software isn't really useful, but i never like manufacturer provided software so... up to u to decide
it feels GREAT in hand, this is just a personally feeling so do go in the store to play with it
one last thing, this things actually have lots of controls, make sure u set all parameters to ur preference before u head out, otherwise u will be trying to configure it while on the go (not a good thing) some of the control are a few too many button press away for quick maneuvers so learn them before hand in order to be able to quickly change things.
GPS<= very important, i suggest turning it off until u are near the location u want it on and give it a good 10 min to locate the satellites other wise 1, when the camera is off gps stays on and u'll be surprised when the battery runs out and 2, not enough time to locate will screw u over thinking that u geo tagged... lastly airplane mode is really imho useless as it takes a while to recapture the satellites anyways so it's better to leave it on if u know u want it
believe me this is a good buy, some of the points sound worse than it is, but they really aren't bad points just things to watch out for (it happens to other cameras too really..) -
Fair photo and movie quality, disappointing
by appell on June 7, 2011
Pros: Lots of features, rugged, with 1080p movie mode.
Cons: Poor software supplied as Panasonic now only provides PhotoFunstudio HD lite 6.1 with the camera. This does not allow much movie editing and only outputs 720p video despite capturing 1080p. Manual is on disc and is of poor quality and does not do an ade
Summary: I had hoped for better quality pictures and movies. The camera did take acceptable pictures during a snorkel trip.
Summary: I had hoped for better quality pictures and movies. The camera did take acceptable pictures during a snorkel trip.
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Fast and well built, but photo quality could be better.
by Khanh on May 25, 2011
Pros: Nice size and full features.
Cons: Photo quality is just OK
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part number: DMC-TS3D
- Description: The LUMIX DMC-TS3 is specifically designed for active users who want to capture high-quality photos and 1920 x 1080 full-High Definition videos, incorporating a powerful rugged design and outdoor-friendly features, such as a built-in GPS function, a compass, altimeter and barometer. The 12.1-megapixel LUMIX TS3 further strengthens its toughness, when compared to its LUMIX TS2 predecessor, and is now waterproof to approximately 40 feet (12m); shockproof to approximately 6.6 feet (2m); freezeproof to 14ºF (-10 degrees C); and dustproof.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Orange
- Resolution 12.1 megapixels
- 3D Technology Yes
- Optical Sensor Type Hi-Speed CCD
- Total Pixels 12,500,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.33"
- Optical Zoom 4.6 x
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Image Processor Venus Engine FHD
- Image Stabilizer Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode)
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 23
- Digital Video Format QuickTime,
AVCHD,
MJPEG - Image Recording Format JPEG,
MPO - Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO auto (1600-6400),
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 400,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Shooting Programs Handheld night shot,
Candle,
Snow,
Beach,
Flash-burst,
Pin hole,
Film grain,
Underwater,
Sports mode,
Sunset,
Night portrait,
Party/indoor,
Self-portrait,
baby2,
High sensitivity,
baby1,
Panorama assist,
Night scene,
Starry sky,
Aerial photo,
Photo frame,
High dynamic,
Fireworks,
Food,
Scenery,
Hi-speed burst,
Pet,
Transform,
Portrait mode - Special Effects Cool,
Warm,
Vivid,
Black & White,
Sepia,
Happy,
Natural - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Shade,
Incandescent,
Cloudy - Max Shutter Speed 1/1300 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
Lens System
- Type Leica 4.6 x x Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 22.8 mm - F/3.3-5.9
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 128 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 2 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 8 groups / 10 elements
- Features Aspherical lens,
ED glass Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features AF illuminator
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 18.4 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 7 frames per second (3Mpix),
3.7 frames per second,
10 frames per second (3MPix) - Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
1080i Full HD movie recording,
Scene Detection Technology,
In-camera red-eye removal,
Audio recording,
Intelligent Resolution Technology,
Resizing an image,
Cropping an image,
Built-in compass,
Llight Detection technology,
Auto Backlight Compensation,
Subject Detection technology,
Face Recognition,
Date/time stamp,
Exif Print support,
Built-in barometer,
Depth Indicator,
Built-in altimeter,
Intelligent Auto (iA),
DPOF support,
Built-in GPS,
Face detection,
RGB primary color filter,
Built-in speaker,
YouTube capture mode,
Text input to Exif header,
Motion Detection Technology,
Face Detection AF/AE,
Histogram display,
Automatic display brightness adjustment,
Intelligent Scene Selector,
Camera orientation detection,
PictBridge support,
Built-in LED illuminator,
Built-in help guide,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 2.7 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x DC power input
Software
- Software Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.1 HD Lite Edition,
Loilo Super Loiloscope,
Adobe Reader,
Drivers & Utilities System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
Hand strap,
Cleaning brush,
Audio / video cable - Protection Dust resistant,
Freezeproof,
Shockproof,
Waterproof - Underwater Depth Up to 39.4 ft
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 940 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed 19 MB
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
SD Memory Card,
SDXC Memory Card - Image Storage JPEG 4000 x 3000,
JPEG 4000 x 2672,
JPEG 4000 x 2248,
JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 3264 x 2176,
JPEG 3264 x 1840,
JPEG 2560 x 1920,
JPEG 2560 x 1712,
JPEG 2560 x 1440,
JPEG 2048 x 1536,
JPEG 2048 x 1360,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 640 x 424,
JPEG 640 x 360,
JPEG 2992 x 2992,
JPEG 2448 x 2448,
JPEG 1920 x 1920,
JPEG 1536 x 1536,
JPEG 480 x 480 - Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps,
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 17Mbps,
QuickTime - 1280 x 720,
QuickTime - 640 x 480,
QuickTime - 320 x 240 Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.1 in
- Depth 1.1 in
- Height 2.5 in
- Weight 6.2 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 14 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
4.6 x,
1/2.33",
Hi-Speed CCD,
Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode) -
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 (Orange)
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
4.6 x,
1/2.33",
Hi-Speed CCD,
Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode) -
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 (Silver)
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
4.6 x,
1/2.33",
Hi-Speed CCD,
Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode) -
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 (Blue)
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: 12.1 megapixels,
4.6 x,
1/2.33",
Hi-Speed CCD,
Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode)
Accessories
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