Panasonic has officially announced a new rugged compact camera Lumix DC-TS7 today. This camera is the first waterproof/rugged compact to have an electronic viewfinder. It has a 20.4MP, 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS sensor and an F3.3-5.9, 28-128mm equiv. lens. It’s able to go 31m/102ft underwater, can take a fall from 2m/6.6ft and can withstand 100kg / 220lb of crushing force. It’s also freezeproof to -10C / +14F.
The US price this camera is $447.99, now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama.com.
Product Highlights
- 20.4MP High-Sensitivity MOS Sensor
- 4.6x Zoom Lens, 28-128mm (35mm Equiv.)
- Water, Shock, Freeze, and Crushproof
- UHD 4K30 and 24p Video Recording
- 1.17m-Dot Electronic Live View Finder
- 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot LCD Monitor
- Built-In Wi-Fi and Geotagging Support
- ISO 80-6400, 10-fps Continuous Shooting
- POWER Optical Image Stabilization
- 4K Photo Modes and Post Focus