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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Digital Camera
12 Megapixels
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Waterproof - Submersible under water up to a certain depth.
Built-In GPS
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Digital Camera Description
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 is a Ultra-Compact Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 12 Megapixels CCD sensor offers an ISO 100-1600 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 100-1600. With 12 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 17" x 12" at 240 DPI.
A builtin Image Stabilization mechanism allows the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 to compensate for camera shake.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/1300 to 8s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/1300, fast action cannot be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 features a 23-point Contrast-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. A Real-Time Autofocus Tracking System allows focus to follow a moving subject within the frame.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 is waterproof to a 12 meter depth. The weatherproof construction of this digital camera protects it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. This particular model is also freezeproof down to -10C. There is no viewfinder on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and no provision to add one.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Panasonic | Model | Lumix DMC-TS3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12 Megapixels CCD *High-speed CCD | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Built-In | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 1600 *Expanded range: 100-1600, Up to 6400 at lower resolutions | Shutter-Speed | 1/1300 - 8s |
| Lens | 28 - 128mm F/3.3 - 5.9 / 10 - 18 | Mininum Focus | 5cm (w) / 30cm (t) |
| Zoom | Internal | Manual Focus | N / A |
| Filter Diameter | Focus System | 23-point Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp *Tracking AF-C | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 230K Pixels 2.7" LCD 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | Auto | Scene Modes | 233D, Sports, Snow, Beach+Snorkeling, Underwater, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, High-speed |
| Metering | Multi-Segment | Bracketing | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 3.7 FPS, 7 JPEG | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Waterproof to 12m Weatherproof to -10C |
Dust Reduction | No |
| Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
| Remote Trigger | Eye-Start Sensor | No | |
| HDR | No | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, 5.6 - 3.1m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | AVCHD | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | Position, Elevation, Orientation |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 310 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2011-01-25, Discontinued | Construction | Shockproof *Waterproof to 12m (IPX8), Shockproof to 2m, Dustproof (IPX6), Freezeproof to -10C |
| Size | 104 x 64 x 27mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 197g |
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Panasonic DMC-TS3 Highlights
Ultra-Compact digital cameraSensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 12 Megapixels Ultra Compact | ISO 100-1600 |
| 4.6X Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1300-8s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Custom white-balance |
| Waterproof to 12m | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Weatherproof down to -10C | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
| 3.7 FPS Drive, 7 Images | |
| 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | |
| 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels |
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