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.
78010046
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
Transfer images with a fist bump
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
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Design and Features3. Performance and Photo Quality4. Image Quality Compared (JPEG)5. Conclusion and Samples Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5/FT5 July 2013 | By Jeff Keller 16MP | 28-128mm (4.6X) Zoom | $349/£279/€318 This is the fourth in a s...
Abstract: Panasonic has two ruggedised waterproof cameras; the DMC – FT5 is the company’s higher-end model, with a 16-megapixel sensor and the capability to withstand depths of up to 13m and drops from up to 2m. It also features Wi-Fi and GPS — features...
Abstract: We've said it before and it's worth repeating now that, for a company with very little heritage in still cameras, Panasonic has certainly got on top of this category in the digital era. The Lumix compact camera range is studded with stars, including the r...
Although many aspects of the Panasonic FT5 are the same as the Panasonic FT4, the fact that the sensor and processing engine has changed means that the image quality it produces is an unknown quantity. As yet we have only handled a pre-production sample,...
The Panasonic FT5 is a mixed bag of offerings. It offers some manual exposure controls, even though the choice is limited to switching between two aperture values at any focal length. In this regard choices are limited but it's a handy function to have wh...
The Panasonic FT5 produces images that are generally well-exposed and vibrant. Unfortunately due to the size and location of its lens, it's pretty easy to get fingerprints all over it and we have ended up with many shots which were less than ideal because...
Published: 2013-07-07, Author: Ivan , review by: ridz.sg
I really liked the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT5. The controls were easy to use and the images and videos taken on it were splendid. The functions were plentiful and easy to use. It does what it’s supposed to do well, with many perks such as Wifi and GPS functions...
Abstract: Si les modèles de compacts étanches se suivent et se ressemblent, on ne peut pas en dire autant de la méthode de test de ce comparatif édition 2015. Cette année, nous avons voulu les mettre en conditions réelles : et hop ! à la baille, avec masque, palme...
Abstract: Cette année, nous avons décidé de changer un peu. Pas de compact à zoom puissant comme les années précédentes, mais des appareils étanches, que nous n'avions plus testés depuis quatre ans ! Nous avons sélectionné les sept modèles les plus récents, parmi l...
