Panasonic launches a new entry-level rugged digital camera, the compact LUMIX DMC-TS20. Compare to its brother TS4, the entry-level TS20 (aka DMC-FT20) is less capable that it is waterproof to 16 feet (5 meters), shockproof to approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters), dustproof and freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14ºF. The camera is equipped with 16.1 Megapixel image sensor. While the TS4 does Full HD recording, the TS20 supports 1280x720p HD video recording. It also lacks GPS.

Panasonic introduces its latest rugged digital camera, the LUMIX DMC-TS4 (aka DMC-FT4) replacing the LUMIX TS3/FT3. In fact, not many differences can be found between the TS4 and the TS3, but Panasonic does add some new functions to the new model. The TS4, like its predecessor, is waterproof to 40 feet (12 meters), shockproof to approximately 6.6 feet (2 meters), freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14ºF, and dustproof. The shooter is capable of Full HD video recording in AVCHD and MP4 formats.

Panasonic has announced the new LUMIX DMC-TS3 (aka LUMIX DMC-FT3) rugged digital camera as the successor to the LUMIX DMC-TS2/FT2. As a rugged device, the TS2 is tougher than the TS2, and is waterproof to approximately 40 feet (12m); shockproof to approximately 6.6 feet (2m); freezeproof to 14ºF (-10 degrees C); and dustproof. It also comes with new outdoor-friendly features, such as a built-in GPS function, a compass, altimeter and barometer.

Panasonic announced the all-new LUMIX DMC-TS10 (aka DMC-FT10) rugged compact digital camera, an affordable alternative to the TS2. As the latest member of the rugged TS-Series, the TS10/FT10 is, in fact, not as rugged as the Lumix TS2. It is waterproof to 10 feet (33 feet on TS2), shockproof to 5 feet (10 feet on TS2), dust proof and freezeproof to 14-degree F. To further the protection, the TS10 comes with silicone jacket to help prevent scratches.

Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-TS2 (DMC-FT2), the company’s second rugged digital camera designed for active outdoor use, following the DMC-TS1/DMC-FT1. The new TS2 further strengthens its toughness and is waterproof to 33 feet (10m), shockproof to 10 feet (2m), freezeproof to 14-degree F (-10-degree C) and dustproof.