1. 12.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
2. Waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5 feet, and dustproof
3. Records AVCHD Lite HD video
4. 4.6x MEGA image-stabilized optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Panasonic DMC-TS1G Digital Camera Features

Waterproof, Shockproof And Dustproof
The camera body is waterproof to 10 ft. It's dustproof too, so you don't have to worry about dust or sand getting inside. It has passed drop tests at a height of 5 ft. This is one tough little camera that you can take wherever the action takes you.

AVCHD Lite lets you shoot beautiful HD motion images for a longer time
The TS1 records HD motion images with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution while zooming in and out. It uses the AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4/H.264), which achieves higher image quality and stores less data than the conventional Motion JPEG.

iA mode, for beautiful photos and movies automatically
Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does the rest, automatically activating seven detection and correction functions. These include MEGA O.I.S., which helps prevent blurring due to shaky hands, and Face Recognition, which finds familiar faces in a group of people and captures them in clear focus and with proper exposure.*

* Turn Face Recognition item ON and resister the person with full-face portrait on the shooting menu in advance.

28mm wide-angle LUMIX Lens with 4.6x optical zoom
A retracting lens with folding optics is used in this 4.6x zoom lens system, which lets you take shots from 28mm wide angle to 128mm telephoto. This gives you the flexibility for virtually any shooting situation even underwater, where your movement is restricted and the angle of view becomes especially important for composing your picture.

Customer Review :

High price to pay for 4 uses...

This camera, albeit a great buy for taking fabulous underwater pictures, is not made for extensive use for underwater snorkeling. After four days of snorkeling in Hawaii and following the directions for cleaning and locking the battery and memory card compartment correctly, the camera filled with water in about 4 feet of water and ceased to work. That's a huge shame for a week's worth of images and 200+ dollars. I don't know how many users have attempted to really use the camera beyond a fish tank or two, but it's something to consider. Maybe it won't happen to you.

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Nice camera for the beach

Good quality pictures, decent video. Great substitution when conditions are too hazardous for my dSLR.

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Great pocket Camera.

Great little pocket/travel Camera. Pictures are very clear and crisp. Only wish it had a little more zoom.

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Amazing value!

I am a video producer and this unit just saved me THOUSANDS of dollars by allowing me very good quality images above AND below water!!! In addition, I did NOT have to lug all sorts of equipment, just this little camera that fits in my pocket or around my wrist! BRAVO Panasonic!

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Good quality if you want a tough camera

I wanted a pocket size camera that could be knocked around a bit (e.g. clumsy, outdoors person). This camera is quite good for that. Its "baptism" was on a tubing trip in Texas, and it was submerged rather a lot without issue.

It isn't necessarily great for distance pictures if you want to try and zoom in a bit. What surprised me is the amazing quality of macro shots. I did not expect that, but it is exactly the type of picture I love taking. I can use full zoom within a few inches of the subject, and the detail is impressive.

I will be going to Hawaii in a few weeks and am thrilled to have this camera. To be honest, it will not be my main camera. But it is a great accessory camera and to bring along when a bigger camera is too big or delicate to risk. It will be far more maneuverable than the "underwater bag" I used last time for my larger Canon.

If you do not need a sturdy camera, there are far better options. The feature of this is really that it takes decent pictures and you don't have to worry about it getting beaten up.

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1. Advanced Tough Design, Power OIS
2. AVCHD Lite HD Movie Recording

Editorial Review :

Panasonic DMC-TS2 Digital Camera Features

The DMC-TS2 is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and newly added freezeproof in design with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD Lite. Featuring a 28mm wide-angle lens, 4.6x optical zoom and iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, this versatile camera lets you capture your moments no matter what the intended shooting terrain is. Swim along with tropical fish and capture shots of beautiful coral reefs, or take recordings of your friends around a camp fire. The DMC-TS2 is an extremely versatile camera that you can take with you wherever the action calls.

Shockproof
The DMC-TS2 is dropproof from a height up to 6.6ft in accordance with the MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock test standard. It lets you shoot actively while moving around with the camera in one hand.

Waterproof
With waterproof performance to a depth of 33ft equivalent to the IEC60529 IPX8 standard, the DMC-TZ2 supports active shooting on a beach, underwater or in a pool. If the camera gets dirty, soil and dust can be washed off by using water.

Freezeproof
With freezeproof to -10 degrees C/14 degrees F, the DMC-TS2 supports shooting while skiing, snowboarding or skating.

Dustproof
The DMC-TS2 is dustproof equivalent to the IEC60529 IP6X standard. While hiking or playing sports, fine dust particles can enter through gaps in the camera body and cause malfunction. The DMC-TS2 can be used in these activities without problems.

HD Movie in AVCHD Lite and LED Light
In addition to Motion JPEG images, the DMC-TS2 can record high-definition motions images in AVCHD Lite. It features almost double the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format.

Intelligent Resolution Technology
The image quality is greatly enhanced thanks to the new image processing technology Intelligent Resolution*1, incorporated in the Venus Engine HD II for the DMC-TS2. By d

Customer Review :

Great Camera

I reaerached this Camera and had to choose between Olympus and the Panasonic Lumix. The reviews pointed to Panasonic so I ordered it and took it with me to Atlantis in The Bahamas. I used it in salt water and underwater sound and picture was very clear. No problems at all. Battery was great. Pictures were superior to my high level Sony compact that cost more. I reccommend this camera to everyone. And so easy to use.

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Does not take kayaking video that's worth watching!

It is a great sport camer for picure taking. However, fine print in user manual says image stablization does not work for moving sujects --- translation: you have to SIT/STAND STILL and DO NOT PAN for the image stablization to work when you take video! Otherwise the video footage shakes so much it is not worth watching! I bought this mainly for taking video on kayaking outtings, guess what, none of the video footage taken with any kind of boat movement except in extreme flat water has so much hand induced (not boat induced) shaking and it makes the viewer sea sick. It is such a shame that a device made for water sport can not handle day to day real water sport environment... I sincerely hope a firmeare upgrade fixes this problem!

Updated 6/1/10:
The problem is that small hand shakes are not being removed when the camera is moving along with the boat. I have no problem having the video panning with the boat movement, which gives the viewer the real life feeling of being on a boat. It is the handshakes that are not being removed because the image stablization fails to work when the camera is moving with the boat. My Sony point and shoot camera does not have this problem, even though the video shows the rocking effect from the boat, it is not shaking due to hand shakes.

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Colors are gross, camera blew me away

Other than the fact that the yellow looks like something I saw in my baby's diaper, I have no complaints. The IA mode is incredible, the shots are way better than my Cannon S2 so I sold that one. It spends hours at a time in the water and fish guts in my Kayak with no problem, just soak it for 30 minutes in clean water,and good as new. The silicon sleeve really makes sense in the water, and gives the camera a great feel in adverse conditions. I was in the market for a video camera also, but the video quality on the TS2 blew me away. I spent month researching, and believe me this camera is the state of the art

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Not a Fan of "Intelligent Resolution"

I own both a TS1 and TS2. While hiking, I fell and damaged the TS1 so it is no longer waterproof. Since the TS2 uses the same batteries (I owned 3) I ordered the TS2 as a replacement.
The TS2 has more pixels crammed into its small sensor (to boost sales) so it is inherently noisier. To try to restore the damage, it uses strong image processing to make images look good from a distance. They do. But if you PS your images or look at them at the pixel level, they are breathtakingly bad. And this "feature" cannot be turned off.
I use these cameras mostly for their great video and prints up to 4x6 so they're great hiking cameras. If you're looking for studio prints, tho, consider the TS1 -- which is cheaper.
The TS2 does have a faux HDR mode (actually flattens the contrast curve). If one under exposes 1 -2 e.v. then brightens in an editor, the result is actually HDR-ish. One can also use this mode to make "HDR" movies. Sort of.
I'd still give this camera 4 stars for its great video and features. Its weakness is in its "Intelligent Resolution." I've owned four Pannys in the last ten years or so, but this may well be my last.
I see that Panasonic is hyping IR in its expensive micro Four Thirds cameras. I'd avoid them like the plague. Panasonic knows how to make a camera that takes clean images (e.g. LX3) by using a larger physical size sensor and less pixel packing, but they've chosen to go this route for their consumer-oriented cameras.

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THE PERFECT ACTION CAMERA

In brief: if Batman had a camera, this would be it!

I was looking for a camera I could take with me to the beach or rafting without ever worrying about it. I wanted something I could drop in a backpack, leave it on the sand and take it in the sea without giving it a second thought. By now I am a satisfied PANASONIC/LUMIX customer, ever since my favorite FZ28K (the most convenient creativity camera) and my trusted TZ8 (the perfect city-tourist camera).
So, when, after all the research it came between this camera and the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000, I showed some brand-name loyalty and went with the LUMIX. And the important thing is that I never regretted it.

This camera comes with a very bright wide-angle 28mm Leica lens which is optically stabilized, capturing on a 14.1MP sensor and an adequate 4.6x zoom (128mm). Typical for a LUMIX, it has a working intelligent Auto (iA) setting that gives you a piece of mind: perfect photos every time, without having to fidget with the settings.
Departing from the auto settings, the camera offers almost 20 shooting modes, 5 color modes, 6 focus modes and decent aperture range (f/3.3 to f/10) and shutter speeds (8 to 1/1300).

The camera is Waterproof up to 10m/33ft (which means you can safely take it splashing and snorkeling but not diving without an extra casing). So far, neither condensation nor sand have slipped through the seals.
It is also advertised to be Shockproof to drops up to 2m/6.6ft and Freeze-proof -10C (claims I have yet to test - no, I am not putting it in the freezer, it will have to wait 6 months for the slopes to open!).

For such a small lens (and such a dense sensor - will the MegaPixel-war ever cease?) there is surprisingly little noise. Given enough light the pictures are flawless. When indoors or with limited light the ISO will increase and so will the noise. I can understand such things to be important to photography enthusiasts but for the purposes I bought it, this is an excellent camera.

I don't usually use my photo camera for videos but it is nice to know the option is there. The video (up to 1280x720) can be captured either in AVCHD Lite format or AVI (make sure to have a large enough memory card if saving in AVI). As an added bonus, you can zoom while shooting a video and (almost) no whirring noise registers.

My only gripes are that the position of the lens is something I had to get used to (unless I wanted to both include my left hand in the shot and leave smudges on the lens) and that there is no viewfinder. Understandable for a compact camera but having the sun behind you will test the anti-glare capability of the 2.7' LCD.

The camera comes in 4 colors: inox-gray, royal-blue, metallic-yellow and safety-orange. I opted for the later out of vanity (it... matches the orange details of my summer watch) - but as an added bonus it is really easy to find even if it has slipped to the bottom of your backpack.

An excellent (made in Japan) action camera.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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1. Flat Body Design: The flat body & compact size of the DMC-FP3 allow it to fit nicely into a small handbag.
2. Touch Screen Operation: The newly adopted static sensor type 3.0-inch touch-screen LCD on the DMC-FP3 gives you an easy
3. Sonic Speed AF: The Sonic Speed AF system in the DMC-FP3 has a maximum speed of approx. 0.33 second for auto focusing.
4. HD Movie Recording (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG Format)
5. 4x Optical Zoom / Up to 8.4x Extra Optcl Zoom: The DMC-FP3 is equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens

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Panasonic DMC-FP3 Digital Camera Features

Futuristic, Flat Body Design
The flat body and compact size of the DMC-FP3 allow it to fit nicely into a small handbag. Built of high-quality aluminum, the DMC-FP3 also brings a wide range of colors to the series. Choose from 4 colors (Silver, Black, Red, Blue).The new lens cover both protects the lens from scratches or dusts and serves as the camera's power switch, making it fast and easy to slip the camera out of a pocket or a bag and turn on the power. The delicate hairline finish on the lens cover of the DMC-FP3 elegantly accents the design. You'll want to take this sleek, stylish camera with you everywhere you go, like a fashion accessory.

Touch Screen Operation
The newly adopted static sensor type 3.0-inch touch-screen LCD on the DMC-FP3 gives you an easy, intuitive control thanks to a hybrid operation combined with the 4 major operation buttons. Touch operation is free and smooth either in recording or playing back images.

Sonic Speed AF
The Sonic Speed AF system in the DMC-FP3 has a maximum speed of approx. 0.33 second for auto focusing*. It includes numerous re-engineering enhancements, including a higher-speed actuator, optimized algorithms and parallel software processing. The result is fast and accurate AF performance. You can quickly get moving subjects in focus, such as when you're shooting sports scenes. * Using the 1-area AF, at the wide-end.

HD Movie Recording (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG Format)
The DMC-FP3 can record motion images in high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG format). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-image recording even in low-light settings. The DMC-FP3 can also record full-size motion images in WVGA (848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) or standard motion images in VGA (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels at 30 fps).

4x Optical Zoom / Up to 8.4x
The DMC-FP3

Customer Review :

Best Small Camera Yet!

I have a two year old Lumix with 10x zoom which is an excellent camera, but the touch screen FP3 is better. The stability control is superb, as well as the touch screen focus concentration. But I was amazed at the terrific exposure adjustment when a bright backlighting situation is experienced. The subject was perfectly illuminated.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 digital camera

I love this camera. It's small, compact (maybe about the size of a Blackberry) and light weight. It can easily fit in a small purse or your back pocket. The touch screen operation is as easy as can be - and has a nice large screen compared to a lot of other cameras this size. It records videos, it has both zoom and wide angle, and the touch screen is easy to operate. this camera is easy to figure out the basics even without a manual. read the manual and it's a piece of cake. takes great pictures.

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A lot of bang for the buck

I'll preface this review by saying that I am a huge fan of Pansonic (Lumix) cameras. This is the 4th one purchased in my household. the first was the original TZ (travel zoom) camera, which I bought for myself (at a cost which could purcahse 5 of these now). It was the first compact zoom; the market everyone is going after now, but few can catch up or keep up in. I was a tad skeptical buying a camera from Panasonic 5 years ago, but, with cameras the lens is the thing and they had the immense good sense to equip it with a Leica lens. I've had that camera for 5-6 years now and am still happy with it. that said, this was purchased with the explicit intent of leaving that camera at home on an upcoming trip to Disney with the kids. I wanted something small, light and inexpensive so that I would not have to worry about it too much in a theme park (as I would with a piece of expensive equipment) or one which is valuable/ hard to replace. Still, I wanted a camera which would take good pictures; a hard bill to fill.
I started off by saying we have several Lumix cameras in the house. After I bought mine, my son wanted a real camera, and used his birthday money to buy the next one down (I believe the TS) with the money he got from his grandparents. His older sister, an award winning photographer, received their top of the line as a gift after winning a prestigious award. That was *very* carefully chosen for its near dslr quality (at the time it was neigh impossible to get a DSLR for under $500, and she was in high school). Cutting to the chase here, that camera is as good as or better than the many SLRs around the house.
So, having a lot of experience with the brand I did not hesitate to order this. The funny thing is that I found it while looking at the Exelim she wanted (to just have something on hand all the time). I saw the P1 here for around $100 and thought it fit the bill, but, for some reason I can not figure out, Amazon said it could not be shipped here. Then the price dropped on the P3, and there was no contest; a 14 mp with a leica lens and touch screen for just $20 more.
O.K. I'm a little obsessive about thsese things and read dozens of reviews (primarily at pro sites) before ordering this. I was amused at how many people who were diehard fans of other brands grudgingly admitted that this was a better camera.
Well, it arrived this morning, and I am wowed! I took a picture of my dog just to make sure it was properly charged and to familiarize myself with the controls before our trip, and the pictures are just amazing! (I have been joking that we could check for fleas given how crisp and clear the close up shots were). Long story short, I am amazed at the quality, both build and photographic from a camera in this price range, and this size. It is small and light, among the smallest I have seen, has an aluminum (not plastic) case, with a sliding lens cover, takes hi def video, has anti shake and automated processing for people who do not want to fuss , and a fair bit of control options for people who do. (I will add, that I really like being able to use the touch screen to compose a shot and demark the focal point). I am not going to compare this to a dslr; it isn't. But you sure do get a lot of camera for the money; solid build, easy to pocket and use: just about the perfect travel camera. My only real withhold is, why do they think adults don't want purple or orange? It was a small sacrifice to move up to the quality offered by the P3.

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a+

no much to say about the product really,panasonic speaks for itself,seller was prompt in delivering item... aa+

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Buena Camara, unico problema en video no tiene ZOOM

La camara es ligera, compacta, funcional. Tiene bastantes opciones y funciona bien su pantalla touch. Toma buenas fotos. El unico inconveniente es que en modo video no esta activo el ZOOM, cosa que si tenian otros modelos Panasonic

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1. 10.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
2. 12x MEGA optical image-stablilized zoom; 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens
3. Capture HD video in "AVCHD Lite" format
4. Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Recognition feature
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

AVCHD format - beautiful HD images, extended shooting timeThe Z3S records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format, via AVCHD Lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory.Stereo MicThe world's first compact camera to feature Dolby® sound, the ZS3 records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD images. (Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories).Wind cut functionMinimizes the distracting sound you hear from wind blowing into the mic.YouTubeTM UploaderThis software (included with the camera) makes it easy to upload your video clips to YouTubeTM.(YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.)HDMI output and VIERA LinkThe ZS3 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital picture and sound signals. Just connect the camera to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (purchased separately), and it's easy to view beautiful HD photos and motion images. If you have a VIERA HDTV, you can control the camera's playback functions with VIERA's remote control unit. (HDMI, High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC).

Customer Review :

Great little camera!

I spent a lot of time looking for the perfect camera -- one that takes great pictures & video, has a nice long zoom, is easy to use and portable. I had 2 digital cameras already, one being a Kodak 643 (reliable, but just okay) and the other a Nikon Coolpix S550 that was a big disappointment. Both cameras take pretty lousy pictures and video in low light, as does my Canon camcorder. This time I read lots and lots of reviews. I read reviews on camera websites, and I read consumer reviews on Amazon and other websites. The Panasonic Lumix ZS3 was, hands down, the winner for the type of camera I was searching for. I went to camera stores, too, and was told by one salesman at a major electronics store that, although his store didn't sell this particular camera, it was much better than the Canon that they did sell. He then reached into his pocket and produced his own camera...a ZS3! That was the deciding factor for me, so I watched the prices on Amazon and ordered my new camera in February when the price fell to $229. I certainly have not regretted my purchase. This camera is wonderful. The pictures are stunning, it works well in the automatic mode, and the HD videos are great, too. We have played videos on our 46" hi-def Sony TV, and they are gorgeous. My camcorder only gets used now on rare occasions when I need someone to take video at the same time I am taking pictures. Despite the fact that it has a 12x zoom, the camera is small enough to pop into my purse, or even in a jacket or pants pocket. The wide angle lens is great for group or outdoor shots. I would recommend buying at least one extra battery, as the supplied battery doesn't last terribly long. If you are looking for a camera that is easy to use and takes amazing photos and video, buy the ZS3. I can't wait to photograph fireworks on the 4th of July!

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Great Camera for 3 Months & Then KAPPPPPUT!

Not sure what happened, but one day, after 3 months of fabulous use, the screen went white and blurry, as did my pictures and I was never to get it back to it's original condition. Thankfully, Amazon has a wonderful refund policy, and I was able to return it 3 months later and get a credit. Never will I buy a Panasonic again. I will stick with Canon or Kodak like the good ol' days. BUYER BEWARE!

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Above and Beyond

This point-and-shoot camera is excellent. I couldn't believe how many features it has. Because if them, I'm able to take better pictures in low light, sunsets and landscapes.

My only wish is that the "Sports" feature was better. It's a hit and miss as far as blurry pictures go, but it's great for a point-and-shoot. I know there are many, many factors that affect it, but I recommend using the HD movie recorder instead of the pictures.

That leads me to my next topic. The HD recorder is sweet! It's so clear. Unfortunately, the software to support AVCHD hasn't hit most computers. I had to download "Free HD Converter" and change the file type of the movie before I was able to save them on my computer.

This camera was a huge upgrade for me. I carry it with me almost everywhere I go. It has an impressive zoom without having to sacrifice the "flat" surface for when the camera is off.

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I liked this thing pretty good

I liked this thing pretty good. Worth the money. Mainly got it for the video capabilities which I had heard was better than canon. I like to think of myself as a skilled photographer, but I'm really not. That being said, auto works really well on this camera.

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love my Lumix, and I had great customer service

I got my Lumix when my Canon died just before Christmas. I have loved using this camera, great HD video, quality of shots has been amazing, the macro and speed shots are fabulous. I fianly got used to the menu based system for finding what you want.
I had the bizare crack in my screen that renedered the screen completly useles on July 4th. I called Panasonic customer service on Tuesday the 6th, they e-mailed me a way bill. I mailed out the camera and it came back on Friday the 9th with the screen fixed.
I will test all the functions this week, but I must say I had great customer service, very friendly and very helpful.
I have recommeded both my sister and my Dad to get the new model with GPS and so far they are also very pleased with size, wieght, ease of use, quality of photo and video.
True test coming in one month when we go to disneyland...

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1. 12.1-megapixel resolution
2. 25mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens; 8x zoom, Power O.I.S.
3. Capture HD video at 1280x720, 30fps
4. 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

LUMIX 12.1 MEGAPIXEL COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA WITH 8X OPTICAL ZOOM (BLACK)

Customer Review :

An Amazing Little Camera

I have a Nikon SLR, a Sony HD video camera... and the Panasonic is the one I am always using. For a pocket camera, it takes great pictures and video. The only downside is that I probably won't be using my other much more "expensive" cameras very much.

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Awesome Camera!!!

I have had this camera about a month now and couldn't be happier!! It is an awesome little camera. I wanted a smaller camera to use on occasion instead of just having my big SLR to haul around. It is very easy to use and very small so it's really easy to take with you. The zoom is decent. It has alot of neat features. I love the feature where you can put in your child and/or pets name and birthday and it tags the photos of them with their name and age. You can take short movies with it. It is very easy to upload your photos to the computer. Overall, it's just a great camera! You will not be disappointed!

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So far, so good

I only just started using the camera about a month ago, but so far I'm very pleased. First, it comes with a pouch, which is very exciting (and totally unexpected). The rotating selector switch is a bit sensitive and will move at the slightest touch. While I haven't printed any photos yet, the photo quality on the camera and on my computer is fabulous. There are lots of fun features on the camera I have yet to try, but the menu is pretty easy to work with, once you get a hang of it. The camera's not quite as compact as some of the Canon Elf ultra-compacts. It all depends on what you're looking for from a camera. But overall, I'm very happy with this camera.

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Panasonic Lumix Camera

I was looking for a camera that would easily fit into a small purse or pocket that I could take with me when visiting, vacationing etc. I love this camera and have not even used half of the features available on it yet. The photos are great and the zoom feature is fine for my needs. Much more convenient to have a small camera instead of having to carry a larger camera and case along with a purse when I leave the house.

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Love the Lumix

Have had an array of the cheap little point n' shoot cameras, and even though I still don't consider myself an expert by any means, this Panasonic Lumix has been far and away the best one yet. It's easy to use and takes great pictures. I was skeptical about the proprietary (rather than AA) battery, but so far, it hasn't been a problem. Lastly, I wouldn't install the uploading/editing software they send with it (it was pretty clunky), go with what comes with your computer.

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