DMC-TS1/DMC-FT1 | PRODUCTS | LUMIX | Digital Camera

CAUTION Proper Handling of the TS1/FT1 [Open New Window]

2.7-inch, 230,000-dot High-resolution LCD

The DMC-TS1(FT1)'s 2.7-inch LCD features a high 230,000-dot resolution, and a wide viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. LUMIX's acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. And it lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.

Wide-viewing Angle

Intelligent LCD - Automatic Brightness Control in 11 Steps

The DMC-TS1(FT1) features the Intelligent LCD. Auto Power LCD function adjusts the backlight brightness in 11 steps, according to the ambient light intensity. At the highest of these 11 steps, the LCD backlight becomes approx. 1.4 times brighter than normal. This makes both shooting and viewing photos easier and more convenient.

Scene Mode for Both Movies and Still Pictures

The DMC-TS1(FT1), hybrid still/motion image model, includes numerous Scene Modes for taking movies. Switching from still-image to movie shooting is seamless because the optimal Movie Scene Mode is automatically selected. The versatile Scene Mode range is a unique LUMIX feature that handles just about any situation and subject type. By simply selecting a Scene Mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for you automatically, so anybody can take superb photos and movies with ease.

DMC-TS1(FT1) Scene Modes for Movies

DMC-TS1(FT1) Scene Modes for Still Pictures

* Beach & Surf, Snow, and Sports Modes are all included on the mode dial.

Check each Scene Mode

High-speed Burst Mode (Still Pictures)

The DMC-TS1(FT1) lets you choose Speed Priority or Image Priority. In Speed Priority Mode, it can fire off up to approximately 10 frames per second with 3-megapixel resolution, which is highly sufficient for photo prints. This is great for capturing fast-moving sports or racing scenes. You can take a series of shots, then choose the ones you like the best and delete the rest.
(Note that the focus and exposure are fixed at the first frame.)

* In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording. The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card. The number of recordable picture depends on the memory card size, battery life, picture size, and compression.

Panorama Assist Mode (Still Pictures)

This is a handy function for aligning panorama photos using the included Software Panorama Maker. The afterimage of each previous shot is displayed so you can use it to precisely line up the second and third shots.

Have fun with panorama photos

Macro Zoom

You can pull subjects even closer than the closest point possible with the wide-angle setting by using 3x digital zoom, and capture dramatic close-ups.

11-area AF

When using 11-area AF, the camera automatically determines the most appropriate AF area from the eleven points. This ensures accurate focusing even for difficult compositions. You can also select the AF setting from five patterns — Face AF, 1-area high-speed AF, 1-area AF, Spot AF and AF Tracking — according to your shooting situation.

Check each AF Mode

Continuous AF / Quick AF

The DMC-TS1(FT1) can be preset to either Continuous AF or Quick AF. Continuous AF automatically and continuously focuses on your subject, providing a clear, sharp focus even for moving subjects.
Quick AF starts operating as soon as the camera is pointed toward a subject, in comparison with the ordinary AF function, which is activated when the shutter button is pressed half-way.
Both Continuous AF and Quick AF dramatically reduce the shutter delay time and let you take pictures quickly. They are ideal for taking photos of children and pets, sports action, and animals in nature. And they make sure that spur-of-the-moment shots aren't out of focus or blurry, and minimize the time lag for shooting.

Select from 3 Aspect Ratios

The aspect ratio for the DMC-TS1(FT1) can be easily selected from 16:9*¹ wide, 3:2*² and conventional 4:3 to shoot in the framing aspect that best suits the photo's composition or purpose of use.

*1 4,000 x 2,248 pixels, 3,264 x 1,840 pixels, 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
*2 4,000 x 2,672 pixels, 3,264 x 2,176 pixels, 2,560 x 1,712 pixels, 2,048 x 1,360 pixels

Slideshow with Music

The DMC-TS1(FT1) can play a slideshow with music. Choose from four types of music: Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban. Then, select the transition effect to match your music. You can also use the optional RP-CDHM15/CDHM30 HDMI mini cable to connect the camera to an HDTV for breathtaking, large-screen viewing.* For musical slideshows created with the included PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition, you can choose your favorite iTunes music file as background music.

* The output resolution of the DMC-TS1(FT1) can be selected as 1080i, 720p or 480p. Please confirm that the TV you are connecting to has a HDMI input terminal compatible with the selected signal.

Included Software

Seamless Slideshows with Still and Motion Images

Now there are more slideshow options. And they can be used with both still and motion images, for recollecting memorable moments in seamless, chronological order. You can also select and play only still images, only motion images, or only AVCHD Lite motion images. Choose whichever slideshow you like the best.

Category Playback

You can play back photos from a total of 11 settings, including Face Recognition, which lets you search for and retrieve specific subjects. This gives you an easy way to create slideshows that contain only the subjects you want to view.

Leveling

You can fix images that you accidentally shot at a slight angle. And you can do it right inside the camera.* Simply display the recorded image in playback mode, then follow the easy-to-understand display instructions to level it. Rotational correction up to 2° is possible in either clockwise or counter clockwise direction. Even difficult corrections of straight horizons and architectural buildings can be made with excellent results.

* The picture quality will deteriorate.

Title Edit / Text Stamp

The Title Edit function in playback mode lets you edit the titles of any photos you want. Two of the Scene Modes, Baby Mode and Pet Mode, let you enter the date of birth and name of your subject in advance. You can also enter your destination and the date of travel in advance, in the Travel Date setting. The title, name, age based on the birth date, date of travel information, and date of shooting are displayed during playback, and can be printed on photos.*

* When date, name and title are stamped on a photo, the photo is automatically resized to 3-megapixel format, or the original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3-megapixel format. However, you can choose either to save or overwrite the original picture.

Title input screen Title display screen When the text stamp is pressed

USB2.0 High-speed

The DMC-TS1(FT1) supports the USB2.0 high-speed standard. In comparison with conventional full-speed data transfer at 12 Mbps, USB2.0 high-speed transfers data at max. 480 Mbps. This is a highly practical speed for sending high-volume image data from the camera to a PC for viewing or storage.

Included Software

PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition, AVCHD Lite movies can be transferred to a PC from an SDHC/SD Memory Card or via the USB cable to view or even edit them. You can also make a DVD disc from the AVCHD Lite files by converting them to MPEG-2. The software also lets you edit or organize a collection of photos with more ease and fun. It features a Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the pictures stored in your PC to sort them by faces for you regardless of the camera type you used. Through the sophisticated interface, you can also enjoy emotion-packed slideshows with a variety of effects and music. Motion images can also be uploaded directly to YouTube™.

ArcSoft software (MediaImpression/Panorama Maker) gives you a lot of fun editing functions.

* YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

PictBridge Compatible - Direct Print Function

The PictBridge standard lets you print directly on a compatible digital printer. Print size, layout, date and other settings can be made with the camera. Of course, you can also make multiple prints of an image, or print only the ones that you have selected.

Quick Menu

Frequently used functions can be quickly retrieved and easily switched by using the Q.MENU button. The function names are displayed in text form, making them easy for anyone to understand and use.

* During playback, this button becomes the Delete button.

Selectable Display Size

The display size can be set to Standard or Large.

Clipboard

The Clipboard function is incredibly handy for the maps and time schedules that are so important when traveling. By snapping photos of them and adding them to the clipboard, you can retrieve them instantly with the Mode Dial. Because it takes a little time to retrieve images from an SDHC/SD Memory Card, the images are stored in their own special folders in the Built-in Memory. You can find them immediately. This lets the Clipboard work like a quick and easy memo function.

Built-in Memory 40MB

Take photos even when you don‘t have an SDHC/SD Memory Card on hand. The built-in memory holds up to approx. 40 MB of image data, which you can later copy to an SDHC/SD Memory Card or PC. You can also copy images from a memory card or PC to the built-in memory, and view them on the LCD anytime you like. In addition to providing extra memory when your memory card fills up, this is a great place to store your favorite photos so you can view them anytime you want.

Number of Recordable and Storable Photos

Check the SDHC/SD Memory Card data capacity

Demo Mode

The Demo Mode provides an easy-to-understand slideshow of the DMC-TS1(FT1) functions, such as the effects of the 28mm wide-angle lens and iA Mode.

HDMI Compatibility / VIERA Link

Enjoy HD Movie / HD Photo with the VIERA Link
Connecting to VIERA with an HDMI mini cable

The DMC-TS1(FT1) enables you to use a TV remote control and enjoy HD Movie and HD Photo with the VIERA Link.

RP-CDHM15/CDHM30 (Optional)

Optional accessories

More information

*1 The SDHC Memory Card can be used only if the SDHC logo is indicated on the equipment or in the operation manual. It cannot be used with equipment that supports only the SD Memory Card.
*2 AVCHD Lite motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD disc cannot be played from a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.
*3 Requires the optional RP-CDHM15/CDHM30 mini HDMI cable. The output resolution of the DMC-TS1(FT1) can be selected as 1080i, 720p or 480p(NTSC) / 576p(PAL). Please confirm that the TV you are connecting to has a HDMI input terminal compatible with the selected signal.
Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible. Panasonic HDMI cables are highly recommended.

Other Features

* Product number varies depending on the sales area (DMC-TS1 or DMC-FT1).

* Availability of models and colors may differ depending on the country.
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX models, colors, and optional accessories that are available in your market.

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