The DMC-TS3(FT3) was put to the test when we travelled by jet boat 30 kilometres up the dramatic Dart River and reached an area of stunningly clear water where the cameras could be dunked underwater and interesting angles of the surrounding mountains captured.

I particularly like these two shots – one which focuses on the distant hills and records the crystal clear water in the foreground and the other which shows a glimpse of the underwater river bottom while still showing the distant hilly landscape. The great thing about having an DMC-TS3(FT3) as part of your general travel kit is that no matter what the weather or the situation you can bring back a photographic record of your experiences.

Lake Erskine must be one of the most spectacular and photographic natural locations on the World Heritage list and having the privilege of spending some time there with a camera was a highlight of the trip. The light was very bright and with no haze of pollution in the air, the photographs captured on the DMC-ZS10(TZ20) give true justice to the location. The high contrast ratio of the scene was also easily held by the camera’s sensor and I was pleased that the colour was so accurately recorded.