Testseek.co.uk have collected 46 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5.
May 2013
(78%)
46 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
259 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Waterproof
Freezeable
Droppable
Rugged
Built-in Wi-Fi
Integrated GPS
Improved controls
Generally good image quality
Hard as nails
Waterproof to decent depth
Swift autofocus
Good shot to shot times
Fast burst mode up to seven full-size frames
Quick to clear buffer so camera is ready to use quickly after
Minimum shutter speed option within menus
Spot focus for pre
Waterproof to 13 m
Dropresistant from 2 m
Crushproof to 100 kg
Now with WiFi and NFC
Wellthoughtout design
Pleasant to handle
Goodquality screen (finally!)
Smooth and colourful video
Natural looking stills
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The editors didn't like
Pricey for the casual buyer
Some panorama imperfections
Slight fall-off in focus at image corners
Image quality not standout
Washed-out colours and visible noise/processing throughout ISO range
Shutter's a little stiff to press
Not keen on W-T zoom mechanism control nor rear position
Image softness from limited zoom range
It's fairly pricey
28mm
Lens
Sharpness levels could be more consistent
Smoothing visible from 400 ISO
Shutter speed limited to one second in P and M modes
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Waterproof to 13 m, dropresistant from 2 m, crushproof to 100 kg, Now with WiFi and NFC, Wellthoughtout design, pleasant to handle, Goodquality screen (finally!)
Lens: sharpness levels could be more consistent, Smoothing visible from 400 ISO, Shutter speed limited to one second in P and M modes, Slow to start up
The Panasonic Lumix FT5 is a worthy successor to the FT4, correcting its main technical flaws with a new 16-Megapixel CMOS sensor and a good-quality screen. The FT5 has also been treated to 2013's must-haves—Wi-Fi and NFC. Still, after so many years of st...
Hard as nails, waterproof to decent depth, swift autofocus, good shot to shot times, fast burst mode up to seven full-size frames, quick to clear buffer so camera is ready to use quickly after, minimum shutter speed option within menus, spot focus for pre
Image quality not standout, washed-out colours and visible noise/processing throughout ISO range, shutter's a little stiff to press, not keen on W-T zoom mechanism control nor rear position, image softness from limited zoom range, it's fairly pricey, 28mm
The Panasonic Lumix FT5 is a solid all-rounder in the tough camera market segment. But it does fall into that typical trap: the tough features essentially come at the expense of the best possible image quality. While the FT5's images are reasonable...
Waterproof, freezeable, droppable, rugged; Built-in Wi-Fi; Integrated GPS; Improved controls; Generally good image quality
Pricey for the casual buyer; Some panorama imperfections; Slight fall-off in focus at image corners
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 isn't cheap, but your money is buying a tank-like snapper that's built to last. It's great for the more adventurous traveller who doesn't hanker after extensive manual controls, and anyone who's worried about their kids gett...
Abstract: Waterproof or rugged compact cameras such as the Panasonic FT5 (TS5 in the US) are a great choice for outdoor types who likes to take photographs while canoeing, snorkelling or orienteering and the like. In many respects, the Panasonic Lumix FT5 is simila...
Abstract: Panasonic Lumix FT5 / TS5 review The Panasonic Lumix FT5 / TS5 is a rugged waterproof compact designed for use in the water and other outdoor environments. It's waterproof to a depth of 13 metres, can withstand a drop from 2 metres and is freeze-proof...
Rugged action cameras are one of the few growth areas left in the compact market, offering a combination of point and shoot simplicity with a tough design that should at least survive the family beach holiday. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 is one of the mo...
