Panasonic Lumix TS4 12.1 TOUGH Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Zoom (Silver)

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Product Description The LUMIX DMC-TS4, the company’s top-of-the-line rugged digital camera with features such as a built-in GPS*1 system, compass, altimeter, barometer, plus outstanding toughness, including: waterproof*2 to approximately 40 feet (12 meters), shockproof*3 to approximately 6.6 feet (2 meters), freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14ºF, and dustproof*2. Beyond its rugged design, the LUMIX TS4 also excels in photo and video quality, offering the best of both worlds with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 28-128mm), a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor and the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine, and the ability to shoot 1,920 x 1,080 full-High Definition (HD) video in AVCHD and MP4 formats. From the Manufacturer Panasonic LUMIX TS4S 12.1 TOUGH Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Zoom, Shockproof, 14F Freezeproof, Dustproof & GPS Function with Altimeter - Silver A Waterproof GPS Digital Camera with a Tough Body and Rugged Design for Extreme Moments (Water-Shock-Freeze-and-Dustproof) Weather it all: underwater, climbing, hot, freezing, and even dust-proof. (View Larger) With the Panasonic LUMIX TS4S waterproof GPS digital camera, submerge stress-free as deep as 40ft as you swim along tropical fish to capture vivid shots of coral reefs or fish families. Use the waterproof camera to shoot underwater in the pool or on the beach. Shockproof from a height of up to 6.6ft you can shoot with one hand while maintaining your balance. For your hiking or camping, the TS4S digital camera withstands fine dust particles, eliminating worry and reducing the chance of a malfunction. Simply wash off dirt, soil, and dust with water and you're ready to keep climbing. Shoot while skiing, snowboarding, or skating, the TS4S laughs off freezing cold temperatures as low 14ºF. Mark Your Terrain with Quad Indicator, GPS, and Altimeter Log The TS4S Camera's Quad Indicator remembers your steps, telling you where you were. Specially designed for active outdoor use, the Quad Indicator with GPS, compass, altimeter and barometer show and record altitude, barometric pressure, and orientation data. The built-in GPS function, on the TS4S digital camera, displays real-time area information covering 203 countries or regions as well as landmark information for over a million locations in 82 countries/regions. The compass guides you on your way with maps as you trek and stop to shoot. Enjoying a mountain hike or climb? The altimeter comes in handy as it records locations and heights along your route. Finally, the depth indicator lets you switch between ch and underwater conditions, seamlessly organizing all of your diving shots. Take a Picture and Record It in Full 1080/60p HD with 4.6x Zoom with the LUMIX TS4S Waterproof GPS Digital Camera Underwater or at the campsite: Shoot and Record in Full HD with DOLBY Sound, MP4, and AVCHD. (View Larger) The waterproof GPS camera's Motion Picture button lets you record while taking photos without having to switch modes. Make videos in full HD 1,920x1,080 60p in both AVCHD Progressive and MP4 formats. POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode stabilizes images and corrects blur which will assure your active shots while walking, swimming, or hiking will be stable. The Wind Cut function cancels background noise in windy locales or even underwater. And LED light lets you capture memories even in dusky marine environments or as you roast marshmallows around a camp fire at nightfall. And for fun, add the Miniature Effect and playback your shots in diorama form, creating spectacular shots. Zoom Intelligence. Wide-Angles. Minimized blur. Folded Optics Technology. LEICA lenses, the heart of a Panasonic TS4 (View Larger) Featuring a high-quality LEICA DC camera lens with 4.6x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle view, the folded optics technology comprises 10 elements and a prism unit in 8 groups that delivers exceptional performance, clearing edges and maintaining a sharp focus. Use the digital Intelligent Zoom function to extend your reach to 9.3x as you record that rock that turns out to be a sea turtle. And with Intelligent Resolution technology, preserve the image quality of your underwater or outdoor scenes as naturally clear shots emerge with this rugged and waterproof camera. POWER O.I.S. stabilizes your underwater footage and reduces blur. And the Venus Engine revs up the high-speed processing so you won't miss the action. Shoot like a Pro with these Professional-Grade Control Features in the TS4S Waterproof GPS Digital Camera Go after those pictures-in-the-making with the TS4's 12.1MP High Sensitivity CCD Sensor and Noise Reduction. (View Larger) The 12.1-megapixel CCD Sensor with its 2-channel signal output structure boasts higher signal transfer speed for the active moments you need to capture that require high performance and fast processing like continuous shooting of the dolphins dancing across the ocean. Image quality is bettered with condensing light thanks to increased lens sensitivity on the TS4S digital camera. The CCD sensor and the Intelligent Noise Reduction system in the Venus Engine adjusts photos and videos taken in sensitive areas and creates clear, crisp imagery. You also get quick start-up time with Sonic Speed AF so you can follow sea lions. And with AF Tracking, take pictures of grazing deer and your waterproof GPS camera will track them. Fun Shooting and Playback Options To Tell Your Photographic Story Capture wide shots with the Panoramic Shot feature (View Larger) If you want to capture wild animals hunting and gathering for their newborns, then prep your camera and Time Lapse will shoot the action over time. For fun, apply Miniature Effect and turn your shots of big fish into tiny fish. The Panorama Shot feature on the TS4S digital camera lets you shoot a 360º view scene. When you playback, use Auto Retouch to adjust the contrast and brightness as you recreate your shot with the touch of a button. This is great for lightening images taken on a beach at dusk. And in Handheld Night Shot, generate a beautifully illuminated night scene. For ultimate fun photography, 3D Photo Mode synthesizes 3D composites. An Easy to Use Digital Camera Because the Camera Does the Work For You Point-and-shoot using an AR Coated LCD as iA detects locations. (View Larger) In iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, the camera does all the work, leaving you free to compose shots and record videos. In iA Plus Mode, you have a range of creative settings from Motion Deblur to Scene Detection to Face Detection. The Intelligent Scene Selector senses your environment, automatically selecting the right Scene like Sunset. With Happy Mode, optimize color for brilliant stills. Intelligent Exposure corrects backlighting issues reproducing its natural likeness. And with a 2.7-inch LCD not only do you get wide-angle views, you get brightness adjustments in 11 steps and Anti-Reflective AR coating that minimizes glare for better visibility even outdoors. A LUMIX Camera that Makes Sharing Your Photos With Your Social Media Circles Easy Add your favorite iTunes and tag familiar faces as your PHOTOfunSTUDIO creations circuit social media. (View Larger) With the LUMIX TS4S GPS waterproof digital camera, upload photos and videos instantly to Facebook and videos to YouTube. Photos or videos recorded in AVCHD on the SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards are easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV. Viewing images taken in the 3D Photo Mode via the 3D VIERA TV will offer an exciting experience. And the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.1 AE makes it possible to sort and organize new photos and videos and those stored on your computer. You can also enjoy making slideshows using varying effects as well as your iTunes library for background music. Add a title or comments or even tag family and friends with Face Recognition right on the camera. Accessorize Away with these Great LUMIX Products Waterproof Marine Case (DMW-MCFT3) - Dive with LUMIX TS4 GPS Digital Camera! Go underwater to take stills or to record marine life. Exposure and colors are automatically optimized with special functions. 16GB Memory Card RP-SDU16GU1K 16GB SD card with intelligent data security, content/media write protection switch, power fail protection and smart data writing Battery DMW-BCF10 Lithium-Ion Battery for select Panasonic LUMIX Digital Cameras. Panasonic Waterproof Digital Camera Comparison Chart LUMIX TS4 LUMIX TS20 Dimensions (W x H x D) 101.0 x 58.3 x 19.2 mm / (3.98 x 2.30 x 0.76 inch)101.0 x 58.3 x 19.2 mm / (3.98 x 2.30 x 0.76 inch) Camera Effective Pixels 12.1 Megapixels16.1 Megapixels Optical Zoom 4.6x4.0x Focal Length f=4.9 - 22.8mm (28 - 128mm in 35mm equiv.) / (30 - 140mm in 35mm equiv. in video recording)f=4.5 - 18.0mm (25 - 100mm in 35mm equiv.) / (29 - 108mm in 35mm equiv. in movie recording) Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR / 10 elements in 8 groups / (5 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED Lens)LUMIX DC VARIO / 11 elements in 10 groups / (5 Aspherical Lenses / 9 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED Lens) Optical Image Stabilizer Power O.I.S. (On with Active Mode (only for motion picture) / Off)MEGA O.I.S. (On with Active Mode (only for motion picture) / Off) Focusing Area Normal: Wide / Tele 30 cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO / motion picture: Wide 5 cm - infinity / Tele 30cm - infinityNormal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO/ motion picture: Wide 5 cm - infinity / Tele 100cm - infinity Mode Dial / Mode Button Intelligent AUTO, P, M, Sports, Snow, Miniature Effect, Beach & Snorkeling, Underwater, SCN, 3D PhotoIntelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, Sports, Snow, Beach & Surf, Underwater, Miniature Effect, SCN Still Image Scene Mode Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass ThroughPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through Continuous Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image, 3.7 frames/sec Max. 6 images / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 10 frames/sec / (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1) , Max. 100 images / Time Lapse ShotFull-Resolution Image, approx. 1.3 frames/sec / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 8 frames/sec / (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1) Max. 80 images Motion Picture Recording [HD Video] 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i (GFS: 17Mbps, FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor output is 30p) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 60p (GS: 17Mbps, SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor output is 30p) / 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) / 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) / [STD VIdeo] 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4)[HD Video] 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) / [STD Video] 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (VGA: 4Mbps / MP4) Still Picture Recording [1:1] 2992 x 2992 (9M) / 2448 x 2448 (6M EZ) / 1920 x 1920 (3.5M EZ) / 1536 x 1536 (2.5M EZ) / 480 x 480 (0.2M EZ) / [4:3] 4000 x 3000 (12M) / 3264 x 2448 (8M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ)/ 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2]4000 x 2672 (10.5M) / 3264 x 2176 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ)/ 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640 x 424 (0.3M EZ) / [16:9] 4000 x 2248 (9M) / 3264 x 1840 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) / 640 x 360 (0.2M EZ)[1:1] 3456 x 3456 (12M) / [4:3] 4608 x 3456 (16M) / 3648 x 2736 (10M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) / [3:2] 4608 x 3072 (14M) / [16:9] 4608 x 2592 (12M) Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal) YesYes GPS Yesn/a