Panasonic has announced the launch of the new
Lumix DMC-TS2, the next-gen model of the TS1, said to be "designed for
active outdoor use".
Featuring AVCHD Lite format video
recording, the 14.1-megapixel TS2 is said to "strengthen its toughness"
compared to its predecessor and is waterproof to 33 feet, 10 metres,
shockproof to 10 feet, or 2 metres, freezeproof to -10-degrees C and
dustproof.
Boasting an airtight body protected against water
immersion, dust and sand, the TS2 gets rubber padding and reinforced
glass and carbon inside the camera, a thicker LCD display and an
optional silicon jacket to protect its exterior from scratches.
Specs
include a 28mm wide-angle Leica lens, 4.6x optical zoom, 2.7-inch
display and a built-in LED light while features include quick auto
focus and shutter release time, image stabilisation and face
recognition.
One shooting mode we think is worthy of mention
is the new "Happy Mode" which Panasonic says "optimises colour,
saturation and brightness to make both photo and video more vivid and
true to the colour the users remember when they took it".
Due to
be available in silver, blue, orange and yellow, pricing and
availability will only be announced "30 days prior to shipping date",
says Panasonic.
