Looking for a rugged compact digital camera from Panasonic? No problem – there’s the new LUMIX DMC-TS1 – the first waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof digital camera to feature AVCHD Lite High Definition video recording capabilities. Ideal for active lifestyle users, the DMC-TS1 features the following features and specs:

• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens
• 4.6 optical zoom
• Intelligent Auto (iA) mode for both still images and Movie Mode.
• iA includes Face Recognition – the same face registration system employed by the other new Panasonic models
• Waterproof to a depth of 10 feet
• Shockproof from falls up to 5 feet
• Rubber padding, reinforced glass and carbon resins inside the camera
• Airtight body protects against water, dust, and sand
• Starts at 28mm wide angle and zooms up to 128mm in telephoto
• 2.7 inch 230,000 dot Intelligent LCD display with wide viewing angle
• AVCHD Lite HD video recording
• Dolby Digital Creator – records high quality audio
• Venus Engine HD with dual processors
• SD memory card slot
• Starts up in 1.3 seconds
• Shuttle release time lag of 0.005 seconds
• Record up to ISO 6400

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS1 will be available in April for $399.95. Colors include silver, green, or orange.

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