Panasonic Waterproof Lumix Camera

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Panasonic Waterproof Lumix is Rugged and Easy to Use

The Panasonic Waterproof Lumix camera is the company's first rugged compact camera. It is waterproof up to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5 feet and is even dust proof. There are some great features such as HD movie capture, a 28mm wide-angle lens and a long battery life. The Panasonic Waterproof Lumix is intuitive and easy to use; the controls are relatively large and logically arranged. Photos taken by the Panasonic Waterproof Lumix camera were very good for its class. For those looking for a digital waterproof shockproof camera that is easy to use, this Panasonic Waterproof Lumix model should certainly be considered. Its main competitors include the waterproof Pentax digital camera Optio W80, the Canon Waterproof D10 and the Olympus Tough Stylus 8000, 6000 and 6010.

Key Features of the Panasonc Waterproof Lumix Model


  • Its capability to withstand being submerged in up to 3m / 10ft of water

  • Its tough shockproof design means it can sustain falls from up to 1.5m / 5 ft

  • 28mm wide angle lens

  • HD movie capture with own dedicated button on back

  • The optical zoom can be used when shooting motion images

  • Intuitive and easy to use, even with gloved hands and in water

  • Large 2.7" LCD screen instead of a viewfinder

  • Other features include 4.6x optical zoom, 12.1 MP sensor, long battery life

  • Awarded Cnet Editor's Choice August 09: 82% "Well designed; very good performance, photo, and video quality"


A Tough Kids Waterproof Camera and a Good Family Camera too?

The Panasonic Waterproof Lumix camera is well suited for double duty as a rugged and everyday pocket camera. Its ability to withstand being dropped from a height of 1.5m / 5 ft and into water up to depths of 3m / 10 ft make this camera a good family camera - even a tough waterproof kids camera! Parents don't have to worry about knocks or the camera getting wet. This camera is great as a "real" waterproof kids camera - in that it is a proper digital waterproof shockproof camera designed really for adults but children can use it too. Why carry two cameras when one can do the job of both?

Overview of Panasonic Lumix Waterproof Camera

  • Camera type: Ultra compact
  • Effective Pixels: 12.1MP
  • Waterproof: to 3 m / 10 ft
  • Shockproof: to 1.5 m / 5 ft
  • Optical Zoom: 4.6X
  • Optical View Finder: None
  • LCD Monitor: 2.7"
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 2.5 x 3.9 x 0.9 (inches)
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 63 x 98 x 23 (cms)
  • Weight (no battery or memory card): 110g
For full details of the Panasonic digital waterproof shockproof camera, see below:

Panasonic Waterproof Lumix Model Full Specifications

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Pros, Cons and "In a Nutshell"

Summary of the Panasonic Waterproof Lumix Camera

Pros: Well designed; very good performance, photo, and video quality. A digital waterproof shockproof camera makes it versatile and suitable for general fun and every day photography.

Cons: Soft photos and relatively expensive; not suitable for serious underwater photography.

"In a Nutshell": The Panasonic Waterproof Lumix model is a digital waterproof shockproof camera. It is full of great features and is an easy to use point-and-shoot camera. Its tough design makes this a good family and tough waterproof kids camera. Its rugged nature makes this camera suitable for everyday use.

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