Panasonic Lumix TS4 Review

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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
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Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	TS4
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$399.99
Street Price:	$299.95
Date Available:	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	6.9 oz (196 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.1 x 2.5 x 1.0 in. (104 x 64 x 27 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, Other), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, Other), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.7
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60i/30p, 60p/30p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	12.50
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.33"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CCD
Effective Megapixels:	12.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 128 mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.60x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 or 10 (W) / f/5.9 or 18 (T), 2-Step
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	2.7
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/1300
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sports, Snow, Miniature Effect, Beach&Snorkeling, Underwater, SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through), 3D Photo
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	20.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, MP4
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Micro HDMI, DC input
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.1 Advanced Edition, Adobe Reader
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	3.6V, 940mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	310
Notes & Features:	Waterproof to 40 ft (12m), Shockproof to 6.6 ft (2m), Dustproof, Freezeproof to 14F, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, High-speed Burst modes, GPS, Compass, Altimeter, Barometer. Available in orange, blue, black or silver.