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Review Summary
2022-03-01T07:58:29
So far so good. Nice clean lines, easy to use.
John R.
2021-12-30T07:52:55
Exceedingly user-friendly. My 9 year old received it for the holidays and was immediately taking really good pictures, working through the settings, and so excited. Can't wait for summer to get some underwater pictures.
CARL B.
2021-10-09T11:08:08
The buttons are small. The menu system is not quite intuitive. The results are outstanding. I stopped trying to turn it off as the shutter button and power button are very close to each other. The screen is small so the battery was sufficient to allow more screen on time. I did not try it in underwater conditions ? yet.
LOUIS S.
2021-02-23T10:26:44
Loved this camera and its functions.
TODD W.
2021-02-23T10:24:48
Daughter loved this when she took a school trip to florida .Marine Biology
TODD W.
2021-01-13T07:55:49
Adorama is real and professional. You can ask for delivery and technical information chatting on line, the equipment are in perfect condition, really news.
MARTIN S.
2020-06-11T11:26:46
Everything is Great! Thanks!!
REBECCA J.
2019-12-19T11:10:53
I got one of these in 2015 and lost it to the French Broad. That’s a river, folks. The water was only 5 feet deep, but fast and muddy and I never saw that great little camera again. Too bad too, because I had GREAT pictures of the beautiful flora & swimsuit-clad, beer-guzzling fauna from more than 1 tubing excursion on that SD card. Prior to the French Broad, that TS30 stood up to at least 3 dunkings on other tubing trips and still took really good photographs. I’ve missed that little camera ever since and finally decided to get another waterproof point-and-shoot. The fact that these little gems are still holding their own after 4 years is telling: they’re great. If you don’t care about having 17peta-pixel resolution for your pix, this camera is a fantastic deal.
Paul D.
2019-11-17T10:51:32
Don’t expect too much out of this camera picture quality wise - but it’s durable and waterproof which is the whole point. It’s a great starter camera for a kid who won’t be kind on it, or for someone who needs an inexpensive underwater camera.
N O.
2019-01-18T19:00:00
I liked this enough that I bought a second one, but as I kept using them I kept finding that even while holding my hand very still, many if not most shots are blurry. I don't shake much if at all! So I went to online user guide but not finding any way to make sure image stabilization is on. There is an icon with a hand with paragraph-like lines on either side of it--is that saying that stabilization is ON? Or is that something else. Wish I could be sure it is on or turn it on if it is not, also just wish it worked better like other cameras I have.
Wag
2019-01-03T13:12:29
This camera takes good pictures. It is light and easy to manage. I just wish it were brought the card.
Florencia P.
2018-07-17T04:48:25
This is a good camera, but the battery life is really short.
JUDY N.
2018-07-17T04:47:07
This is a good camera, but the battery life is really short.
JUDY N.
2018-06-09T20:00:00
yesterday was the first day I got it wet since I got it this April for my birthday. I really like it so much it really work in water. I have never had a waterproof camera before till I got one for my birthday this year.
Joanna
2018-03-06T09:40:57
The TS30 works well so far although we haven't taken it on our cruise as of yet...the real test! Photos uploaded easily to our computer the first time we tried which is important for seniors that are not really "tech-savey". So far though, I would recommend.
Debbie W.
2018-03-06T08:57:01
This is a great point and shoot camera to take on your vacation. I would have preferred a larger zoom but this is adequate for most pictures.
Willis B.
2017-10-26T20:00:00
Love it! Have used the Lumix for years AND very pleased with pictures and ease of use!
Cookie
2017-10-09T20:00:00
I was looking for a point-n-shoot waterproof camera and I found this Panasonic one. It takes good pictures and very small to fit in my fishing vest. Overall it is a good buy.
FlyFisherman
2017-10-04T13:52:53
I would recommend this camera for someone who needs a point and shoot camera for spontaneous shots. I like the setting for shooting through glass.
BARBARA A.
2017-09-20T20:00:00
For taking normal shots its never let me down. However I just tried it while snorkeling in Aruba and the results were actually horrible. I set the camera to the proper settings and the pictures came out really bad. I'll continue to use it but was disappointed with the underwater shots.
Rayray
2017-09-18T11:39:43
This is a great little camera. It has enough features to make it really convenient to use. I beats my cellphone hands down. I have always like a camera. The cellphone just doesn't cut it. Great job Panasonic.
Norman C.
2017-08-28T11:32:06
Bought this as a gift for a granddaughter entering her senior year in high school. The 'waterproof' feature was the main selling point, but the pictures she has been able to capture are remarkably good. And she actually appears eager to learn about taking pictures and is practicing. Wow.
Wayne T.
2017-06-27T08:24:33
Nothing special, but seems to be ok. But, I didn't expect super as I did not pay for super performance. The big plus was how Adorama handled an issue with the first TS30 I bought on line, as I got a camera who's light meter was a bit off. They did great and I got another TS30 quickly, didn't have to pay for shipping and they were helpful.
john w.
2017-05-31T18:40:00
The item arrived as described and in perfect condition. I have been using a SLR's and now DSLR's for years This is my first point and shoot camera.. I wanted something I could carry in my pocket easily and ready to use quickly. My daughter-in-law's father suggested this camera as a fine, tough, and good quality camera for a very modest price. After a couple of weeks playing with the DMC-TS30, I agree in his assessment. I have not attempted to use it under water, but that was not my intent or prime motive. I won't be afraid to use it in inclement weather and believe it is likely good for under water use if the user fully follows the instructions to maintain the seals integrity.
Jack S.
2017-05-26T14:41:08
I would recommend this camera. It can do everything that the bigger digital cameras can do, and more. And it's waterproof! It was perfect for a recent white water rafting trip.
William S.
2017-05-23T14:54:51
It met all my needs in a pocket camera. Photos plus Video; HD quality pictures and videos; waterproof; fits in your pocket. The complimentary accessories made the purchase a great buy. Would recommend it!
Stanley W.
2017-04-28T09:12:40
This is very universal and easy to handle camera. I have owned one for the past 3-4 years and traveled everywhere with it: from snorkling/diving on Carribean coral reef to ski trips in subzero temperatures. I love underwater and snow modes - it eliminates blue lighting and colors come great. I have dropped the camera a few times but it survived all impacts. Due to its small size, waterproof and resilience it has become my favorite camera. I've just bought another one for my son.
Agnieszka K.
2017-03-14T09:23:05
Great camera for the price.
Julie H.
2017-03-14T09:20:03
We love all things Lumix. This is our 4th Lumix camera. We wanted a small waterproof camera that we can take on boat rides and rainy travel days, and this fit the bill. The order process was easy and it was delivered quickly. We think for the price, it takes wonderful pictures.
Julie H.
2017-01-11T12:07:46
Replacing a well used Casio EX-V8. Looking for a compact point and shoot camera with zoom capability without the lens protruding. This one fits the bill although the zoom capability is less than the Casio, but the lens does not come out to take the picture. Altogether a very neat camera for the price.
Rosalind L.
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Actual: 16.6 Megapixel
Effective: 16.1 Megapixel
1/2.33" CCD
Still Images: JPEG
Movies: MP4
16.1MP: 4608 x 3456
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Optical, 5-Way
Lumix DC Vario, 11 elements in 10 groups
5 Aspherical, 1 ED
EFL: 4.5-18 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25-100 mm)
Aperture: f/3.9 (W) - 5.7 (T) to f/13
Optical: 4x
Digital: 4x
Intelligent Zoom: 8x
Normal: 19.7" / 500.38mm - Infinity
Telephoto: 39.4" / 1000.76mm - Infinity
Macro: 2.0" / 50.80mm - Infinity
100-1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: 1600-6400)
8 - 1/1300 second
15 - 60 seconds in Starry Sky Mode
Multi
Modes: Programmed Auto
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Cross-Process
Dynamic Monochrome
Expressive
High Dynamic
High-Key
Impressive Art
Low Key
Miniature Effect
One Point Color
Retro
Sepia
Toy Camera Effect
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
Up to 1.3 fps at 16.1 MP
Up to 8 fps at 3 MP
2 Seconds, 10 Seconds
Auto
Auto/Red-eye Reduction
Forced On
Off
Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
Yes
Wide: 0.98 - 14.44' / 0.30 - 4.40m
Telephoto: 3.28 - 9.84' / 1 - 3m
220MB
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Yes, NTSC/PAL
1280 x 720: 30 fps, 30 fps
640 x 480: 30 fps
Up to 50 Minutes
Built-in Mic: With Video, Mono
2.7" LCD Rear Screen (230, 000 pixels)
100%
AV / USB Multi, AV Output
26' / 7.92m
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.6VDC, 680mAh
AC Adapter (Included)
4.1 x 2.3 x 0.8" / 10.41 x 5.84 x 2.03cm
5.07oz / 143.73g (With battery and SD card)
885170239678
Excellent Underwater Rendition
By AL W.
I bought this camera for a vacation in Hawaii and specifically for snorkeling. WOW! is all I can say. It performed extremely well and some of the fish pictures are spectacular. If there was a way to post a picture, one might see what I mean. The only criticism I might have are the controls. They could be just slightly larger for underwater use but then I think about those expensive enclosures for regular cameras with big controls and this becomes the unit of choice for me.
By Burnt
We had to purchase this camera onboard the ship because I had left mine at home:( This turned out to be a good thing! This camera is easy to use. It takes great stills, panoramic shots, and great video! It's even waterproof for most any weather you might run into. I'm glad I left my old camera at home:)
This Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 tough, rugged camera is waterproof, shockproof, dust and freezeproof, perfect for photos and video anywhere, indoors or out.
Creative Control / Creative Retouch
Creative Control in recording mode and Creative Retouch in playback mode give you the power to turn ordinary situations into highly expressive images. Creative Effects include Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, One Point Color.
Beautiful Underwater Shots
The red color reproduction of Advanced Underwater Mode easily compensates for the red tones easily lost in underwater shooting to create more natural underwater images. Additional action modes include Sports, Snow and Beach and Snorkeling.
220MB Built-in Memory
When the camera's SD card is full, built-in memory automatically provides 220MB of additional storage. Enough for up to 34 images.
Creative Panorama
With the Creative Panorama function, you can shoot and overlay consecutive horizontal/vertical images, then add filter effects with Creative Controls.
Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
Mega O.I.S. automatically compensates for blurring caused by hand-shake. Even slight hand-shake movement is detected instantly by a sampling frequency of 4, 000 times per second to produce sharp, clear images.
MP4 HD Video Recording
Recording dynamic MP4 HD video in 1280 x 720p starts with the simple push of an independent motion picture button. And you can switch from video to photo shooting and back again instantly.
Time Lapse Shooting
Position the camera to record stationary observation for flowers coming into bloom, scudding clouds and other subjects. A series of successive images can be combined in-camera to produce time- lapse video.
Torch Light
Torch light helps record beautiful videos even in dusky underwater environments or in camp at night. And even when camera functions are inactive, you can turn the light on to illuminate subjects.