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The Lumix DMC-TS1 is the first shockproof and waterproof point and shoot digital camera from Panasonic. It has been really well received and while it has fewer features than its competitors, it certainly makes up for it in its looks and performance. Designed to survive falls from heights of up to 5 feet and drowning into water up to 10 feet deep, this camera actually does not look anything like a rugged camera. It is actually quite good looking. Plus it has great it has some great features like a wide-angle lens and HD video capture.

However, it does have its issues with the picture quality, which is not very sharp. You will also have to pay the premium for the rugged body. So is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 worth buying? Continue to the other side to find out.

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The saying that goes “good things come in small packages” does not always hold true you see. Take Chihuahuas for example. You can take one up as a pet if you want to tear out your hair in frustration. Or you can gift one to your enemy. Likewise, compact digital cameras are always heartbreakingly underpowered and lack luster. They do not do much and they certainly are not powerful.

It is then, quite surprising that the Panasonic Lumix should turn out to be such a gem amongst them. Sizing up at 12.1 megapixels, it is worthy addition to the award-wining Lumix series from Panasonic. The DMC-ZX1 really pushes the envelope when it comes to expectations from a compact digital camera. Read on to find out more.

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