There are four new Panasonic’s Lumix series has just been announced. The Lumix TS2 is the rugged model from all. This camera carry a 14MP sensor with AVCHD Lite Format of HD video Recording capability and a waterproof system that stand-ob up to 33 feet. Panasonic Lumix TS2 has a 28mm wide-angle lens and 4.6x optical zoom and also has supported by Face Recognition, Intelligent Scene Selector and a 2.7-inch LCD display. Below is the detail specs of the Lumix TS2 and there still no words about its price and availability date from Panasonic.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 specs:
* 14.1 Megapixel CCD
* F3.3-5.9, 4.6X optical zoom Leica lens, equivalent to 28 - 128 mm
* Optical image stabilization (Power OIS)
* Compact body is waterproof to 33 feet, shockproof from 10 feet, and freezeproof to +14F
o Previous model was waterproof to 10 feet and shockproof from 5 feet, and not freezeproof
o Available in silver, blue, orange, and yellow
* Venus Engine HD II image processor
* 2.7″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels
* Intelligent Auto mode
* Same Sonic Speed AF, Intelligent Resolution, and Happy Mode features as the ZS5/ZS7 above
* Built-in LED lamp for lighting up your subject, even underwater
* Records movies at 1280 x 720 (30 fps sensor output) using AVCHD Lite codec
o Unlimited recording time outside of Europe
o Sound recorded with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
o Optical zoom and image stabilizer can be used while recording
o Same video divide feature as the ZS7 above
o Can also record 720p video using M-JPEG codec
* 40MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
* Can take up to 360 shots per charge using DMW-BCF10 lithium-ion battery
* HDMI output
* Optional silicone skin protects against scratches; an underwater case lets you take the camera even deeper (131 ft)
