Panasonic prices Lumix DMC-TS2, DMC-ZS5, DMC-ZS7 and DMC-ZR3 cameras

Remember that smattering of Lumix compacts that Panasonic outed at the tail end of last month? Four of the five just got pricing details handed out, and all four are expected to be in stores in the middle of next month. The Lumix DMC-TS2 -- which is the most rugged of the bunch -- will list for $399.95, while the DMC-ZS7 and DMC-ZS5 will go for $399.95 and $299.95, respectively. The DMC-ZR3 and its 8x optical zoomer will also sell for a nickel under $300, while the DMC-FX66 remains stuck in the land of mystery and mystique. Hit up the source link if you need specifics on each, cool?

[cyclone13 Posted Feb 12th 2010 2:53AM]

Cool brah.

[jayayess1190 Posted Feb 12th 2010 3:34AM]

I see no reason why the ZS7 is priced $50 more than the Casio FH100, Canon SX210, or Sony HX5.

[MaTr3o Posted Feb 12th 2010 4:47AM]

@jayayess1190 Neither do I, but i'm still going to buy the ZS7. It's the best one for me.

[pika2000 Posted Feb 12th 2010 4:57AM]

Why AVCHD? Why can't they just do plain H.264 mp4/mov?

[Tekky Posted Feb 12th 2010 5:56AM]

@pika2000

AVCHD doesn't take as much space.

[219 Posted Feb 12th 2010 7:34AM]

That's great and all, but how about an LX4?

[liquidmonkey Posted Feb 12th 2010 8:13AM]

they should really do H264.
not a big fan of anything LITE, takes away from the quality.

[creepin Posted Feb 12th 2010 9:15AM]

The prices for the TS2 were out a couple of weeks ago already:

http://www.google.com/products?q=DMC-TS2&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wf

[digsoreos Posted Feb 12th 2010 9:57AM]

Which is the best for indoor photos, low-light situtations?

[Those Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:11AM]

Really don't know which camera to get. TX7 or HX5 are on the top of my list, but I'm a noob when it comes to cameras and there are so many good choices.

[fluidj Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:27AM]

The ZS3 is going for only $229 at Amazon now. Just placed an order yesterday. Unless you really want GPS & 2 more megapixels, i'd say go for the ZS3 over the ZS5 & ZS7...

[fincan Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:43AM]

So only difference between last years TS1 and new TS2 is the 2 megapixel increase?
I'll get the TS1 for $250.

[nessie Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:09AM]

@fincan
They upped the waterproofing spec as well. The TS1 was good to 10ft, the TS2 goes to 30?

[fincan Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:21AM]

@nessie Oh I didn't notice that, thanks for pointing that out :)

[fluidj Posted Feb 12th 2010 6:38PM]

@pachi72 My understanding is that the ZS3 does unlimited recording. Does your's not do that?