DMC-TS2/DMC-FT2 | PRODUCTS | LUMIX | Digital Camera

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

The DMC-TS2(FT2)'s large 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. In addition, the AR (anti-reflective) coating LCD minimizes glare and provides clear images, for high visibility even in outdoor brightness. 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

Scene Mode for Both Photos and Movies

The DMC-TS2(FT2), a 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.

Scene Modes for Motion Images

Scene Modes for Still Images

Check each Scene Mode

High Dynamic Mode

A new Scene Mode has been added that lets you take artistic photos. The High Dynamic Mode helps to capture a scene with moderate exposure even though the scene contains both bright and dark areas together. You can select any of 3 options, Standard, Art, or B/W, depending on the desired effect and personal taste to make the image look natural to artistic.

Normal

Standard Mode

Art Mode

B/W Mode

High-speed Burst Mode (Still Images)

The DMC-TS2(FT2) lets you choose the Speed Priority or Image Priority. In the 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 image depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size, and compression.

Max. 10 frames/second

Panorama Assist Mode (Still Images)

After the first shot

Screen for taking the second shot

This is a handy function for aligning panorama photos using the included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition. 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.

Select from 3 Aspect Ratios

The aspect ratio for the DMC-TS2(FT2) 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. The 16:9 ratio gives images that match the aspect ratio of an HDTV screen.

*1 4,320 x 2,432 pixels, 3,648 x 2,056 pixels, 3,072 x 1,728 pixels, 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 640 x 360 pixels.
*2 4,320 x 2,880 pixels, 3,648 x 2,432 pixels, 3,072 x 2,048 pixels, 2,560 x 1,712 pixels, 2,048 x 1,360 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels.

Slideshow with Music

The DMC-TS2(FT2) can play a slideshow with music. Choose from 4 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 mini HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDTV for breathtaking, large-screen viewing*. For musical slideshows created with the included PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, you can choose your favorite iTunes music file as background music and burn it onto a DVD disc as a MPEG2 file. It is also possible to upload the slideshow to YouTube™.

* The output resolution of the DMC-TS2(FT2) can be selected as 1080i, 720p or 480p (576p in PAL system). Please confirm that the TV you are connecting to has an HDMI input terminal compatible with the selected signal.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

Category Playback

You can playback photos from a total of 11 settings, including the Face Recognition, which lets you search for and retrieve specific subjects.

Title Edit / Text Stamp

Text input screen

Text display screen

When the text stamp is pressed

The Title Edit function in the playback mode lets you edit the titles of any photos you want. You can also enter your destination and travel date into the Travel Mode in advance, or enter the birth date and name of your subject in the Baby Mode or Pet Mode. The title, date of travel information, name, age based on the birth date, 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 image.

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.

PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition

The latest version of exciting software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition comes bundled with the DMC-TS2(FT2). With quick start-up and fast read-in of images, the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition makes it possible to sort and organize photos not only of those newly taken but also of those stored in your computer. The Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the image to automatically sort the photos by the registered faces without picking out each photo one by one when you only want images of a specific person. You can also enjoy slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes music library as background music and burn it onto a DVD disc in MPEG2. Motion images can be uploaded directly to YouTube™ using the built-in YouTube uploader even in HD (High Definition) quality. It also lets you create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in MOV, which is especially easy if Panorama Assist Mode in the camera is used. The software is of course compatible with the Windows 7.
Experience and feel the outstanding benefit of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition. It will surely allow you to view, edit and archive your captured photos and motion images with greater ease and fun.

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

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.

Built-in Memory 40MB

Take photos even when you don't have an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card on hand. The built-in memory holds up to approx. 40MB of image data, which you can later copy to an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card or computer. You can also copy images from a memory card or computer 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.

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

Number of Recordable and Storable Photos

Check the SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card data capacity

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 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, the images are stored in their own special folders in the Built-in Memory.

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Series name and product number vary depending on the sales area (DMC-TS2 or DMC-FT2).
Product design varies depending on the sales area.

• 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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