Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Digital Camera Review

Many tough cameras sacrifice image quality for robustness, but the TS2 seems to have the best of both worlds, shooting good looking photos and standing up to rough treatment.

This review is organized into 16 pages
Page 1 Product Tour Read More...	Page 2 Color The color is very accurate, although color modes are limited. Read More...	Page 3 Noise Noise is low at all ISO settings, yet there is some loss of detail at high ISO from noise reduction. Read More...
Page 4 Resolution The TS2 captures sharp, clear images, though they get a little soft at longer zoom settings. Read More...	Page 5 Video It records in high-def, but captured videos have poor color and low detail. Read More...	Page 6 Sample Photos A gallery of photos taken with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Read More...
Page 7 Playback There are plenty of options for sorting and showing photos & video, but the low-res screen makes images look somewhat grainy. Read More...	Page 8 Hardware The tough body can take punishment and keep working, although it’s a little thick to fit comfortably into a pocket. Read More...	Page 9 Controls The controls are easy to use, but the mode dial requires two hands to turn. Read More...
Page 10 Design & Handling The menus and controls are well designed and easy to use, yet the zoom and shutter controls are a little awkward to reach. Read More...	Page 11 Canon D10 Comparison We compare the DMC-TS2 to the D10. Read More...	Page 12 Casio EX-G1 Comparison We compare the DMC-TS2 to the EX-G1. Read More...
Page 13 Pentax W80 Comparison We compare the DMC-TS2 to the Optio W80. Read More...	Page 14 Conclusion Read our final conclusion of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. Read More...	Page 15 Photo Gallery Read More...
Part 16 Comments Read what people are saying about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. Add your comments...

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