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Question: Does this use a standard micro or mini USB, like every other consumer device, or do I have to haul around a different, special cable?
Document: Really?? Why not go with a micro-USB like everybody else?? And I wish the battery charger was one-piece that plugs directly into the outlet like Canon's, instead of having a long, detachable cable that I can lose now.Otherwise the various still modes are really cool. Lots of great effects (fish-eye, sepia, B&W;, and many more!).
The battery charger has a separate cord (really, in this day and age?). The USB interface uses a proprietary interface, instead of the practically standard micro USB.In the end, this camera failed to deliver on what a point and shoot camera should be - easy to use with a minimum of work to extract useable photos and videos. When my TS5 also came (new) with dead pixels on the display screen, it was an easy choice to return it.
I like this camera a lot. I admit that I haven't fully utilized every feature yet, but I've played around with different still-camera modes, as well as the video function.The main reasons for 4 stars and not 5 are minor. First, the audio quality from the top mounted stereo microphones is good, but overly compressed in loud settings. It's good because you get good clarity without distortion, but not so good because it doesn't provide an accurate mix of the audio.
Why is that voiding the warranty?4. My biggest complaint though is this proprietary connector they use to connect to your computer (hello micro usb standard Panasonic? ), also the connector looks almost identical to the micro HDMI slot) so you gotta pay attention to make sure your putting it in the correct slot because their smaller connector cable sort of fits in the micro hdmi port. (made that mistake by accident already once)Positives:1. The picture quality seems very good.
You have to remove the battery, and you have to use a charging unit that is a unit plus a cord. Compared to prior Panasonic cameras, this is a step backwards. Other cameras let you charge the battery right in the camera with the USB cable, and I've also seen the charger unit as a self-contained wall-plug-in type. Not sure why this camera doesn't have either of those.
The camera itself is good quality. I use it to do prebuyer home inspections, so I take lots of photos. The zoom is limited over the standard camera from Panasonic . Every time I open the  side compartment to load  a disc  the underwater message come on. Another challenge is the location of the video button. It is too easy to hit it while trying to hit the shutter release button
I owned an earlier TS3 model and liked the features and usability so much I waited to buy the TS5. Every time the seal for the battery/sd card compartment is opened, you risk letting in debris which could cause failure. I was extremely excited to use the new wifi features as I hoped they would limit the number of times the camera needs to be opened. The wifi features include sending pictures to an Android device (and maybe more) and using the Android device as a viewfinder and remote trigger.
Maybe other cameras are like this too but I don't want umpteen different &#34;burst&#34; folders after I've transferred my photos.I would not buy this camera again but will likely continue to use it for a while.
Great camera, worked well in the water scuba diving and the photo quality is really nice! Great all around camera for traveling so you don't have to worry about it dropping and breaking. I got some great shots in the ocean that I wouldn't have ever thought of getting because I never had a tough camera like this. Easy to use as well.
So, if that is what you are used to, I suggest you try out some other point and shoot cameras before purchasing. This is a rugged, take anywhere camera, so some things will have to give to protect the lens.1. Wi-Fi - Standard feature - easily transfer pictures and control device remotely through Image App on your smartphone. In addition, allows for wi-fi updates of gps assist data.
Answer: Sorry, to disagree with WIM on this point, but it is NOT a micro USB connector. You'll have to haul around another "special" cable. Panasonic uses a proprietary USB cable that they supply with the camera. The camera has an 8-pin connector, but the cable has a "Standard" USB A connector on one end to connect to your computer, but on the other end, the one that connects to the camera uses a proprietary "non-standard" connector called a  UC-E6. It is a 5-pin connector with 4 pins on one edge and 1 pin on the other edge.  See attached link. http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/51823652 But as WIM suggested, you don't have to use the cable, you can remove the SD card from the camera and insert it directly into your computer, or set-up a wireless connection to do the same.Suggested link: http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMCTS5_ADV.PDF