Shopping CartPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver)
Date : January 12th, 2012
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver)
- 14.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
- Waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5 feet, freezeproof to 14 degrees, and dustproof
- Records HD video in 720p Motion JPG
- 4x optical zoom; Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included); includes protective silicone jacket
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 14.1 Megapixel Compact Camera – 6.30 mm-25.20 mm – Silver DMCTS10S Digital Cameras
Excellent Waterproof, Point & Shoot Camera!!,
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10, when compared to other waterproof point & shoot cameras, is an excellent choice! I’ve used a number of Olympus “Tough” cameras (6000, 8000, etc.) and the Panasonic competes more than admirably.
Shutter lag seems to be a nagging issue with most waterproof, point & shoot cameras. I find the DMC-TS10 has very little shutter lag–signficantly less than any waterproof, point & shoot Olympus I’ve used. I can’t tell you how irritating and frustrating it is to push the shutter and have a camera wait 1/2 to 1 second before it responds.
The menu is much more intuitive and less “layered” than the Olympus cameras. One nice feature is the ability to take a picture at any time regardless where you are in the menu system. A simple, light touch of the shutter button brings you immediately into picture taking mode no matter where you are in the menu system.
Picture quality is very good to excellent. It won’t compete with a digital SLR, but it is definitely above average in the waterproof, point & shoot category. Battery life is also very good. I was able to shoot almost 45 minutes of 720 HD video before the battery exhausted. Note: you can only shoot approx. 8 min. of continuous video before you must start again. Also, inexpensive aftermarket batteries are available; however, they must be “firmware” compatible with the DMC-TS10, otherwise they will not work. As of this writing I was not able to determine the number of pictures that can be taken on one battery charge.
The DMC-TS10 comes with an attractive silicone case that does an excellent job of protecting the camera both in and out of the water.
One final note: if you read the various Amazon reviews, I think you’ll find ALL waterproof, point & shoot cameras have some waterproof integrity issues. All the waterproof, point & shoot cameras I’ve seen (regardless of price) have a very similar design in terms of access to the memory card, battery, and USB/power/charging connectors. Bottom line, if you try to open the door on any of these cameras when the camera is wet in any way, you risk permananently damaging the camera. From my experience, you have to let the camera sit for a few hours before attempting to open any of the access doors. If you choose to not let the camera “air dry” and just dry the outside of the camera, water will remain underneath the edges of the doors. The moment you open the door water gets pulled into the interior of the camera (via a vacuum affect) no matter how careful you are drying the camera.
If you’re looking for a waterproof, point & shoot camera, with good/excellent picture quality, minimal shutter lag/delay, good ease of use, and good battery life, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 is DEFINITELY worth considering!
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|Lots of features, noisy (fuzzy) images, works when it get wet,
Bottom line: Takes good snapshots if conditions are “just so” (bright but not harsh sunlight), even in the pool.
What I liked:
– It keeps working even when it’s wet.
– iA (Intelligent Automatic) mode, where the camera automatically selects among six of the more common scene modes.
– The documentation is clear and complete. That applies to both the manual (provided electronically) and the information provided on-camera.
What I didn’t like:
– Images at any ISO (sensitivity) setting are noisy (fuzzy). They get very noisy at all but the lowest settings.
– Zoom DOES NOT work when shooting videos.
– It takes five button presses to go between taking pictures and movies.
Other things:
– This camera DOES NOT FIT in the Case Logic TBC-302 Ultra Compact Camera Case with Storage (Black). However, the Case Logic TBC-312 Pocket Video Camcorder Case with Storage (Black) works fine. (I have both.)
– Watch the price. I’ve seen it fluctuate on an almost daily basis. The black version is particularly susceptible to price dips; I got mine for 66% of list.
– A spare battery is good to have with a digital camera. This is especially with this one becuase the battery life is on the short side. Amazon has plenty of inexpensive aftermarket choices such as the MaximalPower DMW-BCH7 Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 DMC-FP2 DMC-FP3 DMC-FT10 DMC-TS10.
– I’ve been using the Pentax Optio Floating Wrist Strap for Cameras for a long time and it works great with this camera. It’s comfortable and easily stays on the surface with this camera attached.
Final Thoughts: If you want a point and shoot camera that takes good pictures all the time look elsewhere. If you want one that will work in and around the pool this is can be an “OK” value. However, don’t let the abundance of available features steer you away from considering a less expensive, more basic waterproof camera that could wind up taking better pictures.
BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews can take the place of first-hand experiences that are lacking in online shopping. I’ve always appreciated the help I’ve received from other reviewers and work hard to return the favor as best as I can. I hope you found this review helpful and if there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I’ll do what I can to fix it.
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|Perfect for the armchair adventurist,
I’m using waterproof cameras for over 20 years now. Primary use is kayaking / canoeing / hiking, often multi day trips.
This is a surprisingly small camera, easy to use and it takes great pictures. Took over 3000 pictures so far and the vast majority of them came out very good. Indoor flash pictures are a little bit iffy, without flash and a steady hand they usually turn out great. The “high speed burst mode” is amazing for a point and shoot camera and takes around 4 pictures a second (at a reduced 3 megapixel resolution). Overall picture quality in the normal 14 MP mode is very good and compares well to the Canon 1300 IS. The “intelligent auto” is reasonable good, but it is also easy to setup preferences.
There are two things I don’t like at all on this camera, the small, proprietary battery and the proprietary USB connector.
The cell phone market finally agreed to use the same, standard USB connector, there is no reason why Panasonic couldn’t do the same. A replacement USB cable from Panasonic retails for over $30. At least the camera is using a standard SD card, so if the USB cable is lost, it is not such a big deal to plug the SD card directly into the laptop, but again, I can’t think about a technical reason why this camera has to use a proprietary USB connector.
The small “DMW-BCH7″ battery is more of an issue. The strong point on the camera is the rugged, waterproof design. There are several pages in the manual that emphasis how important it is to keep the waterproof seals around the battery compartment intact. Even a small brush is included to clean the gaskets. Obviously, any small piece of dirt or even just a hair caught in the seals will compromise the waterproof design.
For a camera that is designed to be taken outside into the elements, I don’t understand why it comes with a battery that lasts only around 200 to 250 pictures and a design that requires me to remove the battery for charging. When was the last time we had to remove a cell phone battery or a laptop battery to charge?
Even a small 4 GB memory card can hold 750 pictures in the standard 14 MegaPixel setting… why not have a battery that will last that long? This would minimize opening the sealed battery door while outdoors.
The included battery charger for this camera will only work for that particular battery model. So in our case, we have 3 different Panasonic cameras and need to travel with 3 different chargers! There just got to be a better way.
If this camera could use standard AA rechargeable batteries it would be the perfect rugged outdoor camera.
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