Review on 📷 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Camera - Orange, with Optical Image Stabilization and LCD Display by Chris Norman

It was a real disappointment. I ordered this camera with the high expectations I had of any Lumix camera I've bought in the past. I only had two points and shots (DMC-FX 7 and 9) but both were fantastic. Friends and family couldn't understand the superior image quality, above average video quality and overall form factor of my previous points and recordings. After nearly five years, the FX-9 LCD has decided to retire. I really did some research to find a new spot and shoot. After scouring all the other rugged camera brands, I chose Lumix for its seemingly superior durability and the great history I had with their products. What mistake! The camera doesn't have the slim Lumix form factor I'm used to, although I've written that off as it's purpose built. Although the operation went smoothly. I wish I could toggle the LED light on and off during video capture, but that was a trivial feature. I set the camera to the highest settings, clicked and recorded. On the screen, the photos looked balanced, as did the videos. Until I downloaded the video to my computer I couldn't tell how bad the quality was. The photos were lifeless, especially for Lumix. HD video was grainy unless you had ideal lighting conditions, in which case it was decent for aiming and shooting. I didn't get a chance to test the protected features, but with picture quality on par with my 2 year old PALM phone, it really wasn't worth capturing my family's life on a sub-par device. I sincerely hope that this review has turned those of you away from this camera. I'm sure there are far better options out there even if a reliable camera is your main concern. As for me, I think I'll wait for the next generation of rugged cameras.