Panasonic Lumix DMC TS1 Digital Camera Review

The rugged metal body is the biggest USP of the TS1 and I’m happy to say that the camera doesn’t disappoint at all. The brushed aluminum finishing looks solid and is built to withstand quite a bit of rough use. The body is airtight and is made of shock-resistant material. Rubber padding and carbon resin further reinforce the camera. The lens is covered with reinforced glass and is further protected by a damper to absorb impact. Use of folded optics prevents damage to the lens if it is dropped during use - the internal zooming prevents the lens from protruding out of its compartment, eliminating the chance of it bumping against any hard surface. Panasonic claims the dust-proof design prevents air-borne dust particles from causing damage to the camera. It further claims the TS1 can withstand a drop from up to 1.5m height, and can be used under water, even sea-water, till a depth of up to 3m. Panasonic recommends yearly replacement of the seals to keep the camera in prime condition.