Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 / DMC-FT20

94 reviews

May, 2013

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Value for money (25)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the performance and build quality. The image quality and portability also get good opinions, but many are negative about the lens. Views about the zoom and shutter are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 / DMC-FT20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20

If you're looking for a rugged pocket shooter that you can take anywhere without worry, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 is an inexpensive option. Its lens isn't the sharpest, and noise reduction smears away image detail at higher ISOs, but the camera...

Inexpensive for a rugged camera. Short shutter lag. Wide angle lens. Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, and dustproof. Good high ISO performance

Soft lens. Not as rugged as competitors. Video limited to 720p resolution

The TS20 isn't the speediest rugged camera to come through the PCMag Lab, but it's not a dog either. It can start up and grab a shot in 2 seconds, shoots one frame per second in continuous drive mode, and records a short 0.1 second shutter lag. The...

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Christopher Snow (digitalcamerainfo.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Digital Camera Review

Like the TS10 before it, Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-TS20 aims to bring a high-performance, adventure-proof camera to the low end of the market. Design and some features have been carried down from the TS4, this camera's better and more expensive cousin,...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 is certainly marketable. It’s got some impressive durability specs and, for some people (not journalists), it’s cheap enough to purchase on a whim, maybe en route to that warm-weather vacation. Sadly the appeal ends there.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Panasonic Lumix TS20

Small, well-built, and durable brushed aluminum body ; Easy to use both underwater and in normal shooting conditions ; Great features for the price

Lackluster image quality throughout ISO range ; Lens has relatively small aperture and is slow to zoom in and out ; Video could be better

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: Christopher Snow (reviewed.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20

Inexpensive rugged camera, limited by image quality problems.

Very durable for the price

Color accuracy is way off; Poor resolution of detail; Noisy, even at minimum ISO

Apr, 2012

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 / DMC-FT20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 user reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 / DMC-FT20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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65% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Focusing on you! (jr.com)

Small with quick reflexes

Ease of use. Large screen Virtually no shutter lag.

Easy To Use","Fast\/accurate auto-focus","Good Image Quality","Good Image Stabilization","Great Zoom","Large Clear LCD","Nice Body Color","Short Lag Time","Small \/ Compact

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Katie (amazon.com)

Great camera!!

I bought this camera for my honeymoon to the Caribbean and was very happy with it. We went snorkeling the entire week we were there and took the camera out every time. The pictures came out very clear and the camera was fairly easy to operate. I kept...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Veronica Medina-gillies "vmgillies" (amazon.com)

Poor Picture Quality

don't buy this camera if you want quality. you might as well buy a disposable camera if you are looking to have a waterproof camera for some occasion. This camera has made me sad since the previous Lumix camera had such good photo quality, even with...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: martha (amazon.com)

love it

I was so happy when I got my camera in the mail.It came faster than what I expected. The pictures are nice and clear.I am very happy with it !

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Mom2M&P "Carolina Girl 09" (amazon.com)

Happy with my decision

I debated between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and the Olympus TG-310. I used my friend's Olympus TG-310 on a trip and found I didn't feel like I could get a good picture even with switching settings and making adjustments. I did not want a camera that...

Oct, 2012

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