Performance
The additional images and sample photos are
available in the device database, so you are free to come up with your own
opinions, photos and product review.
Sample
photos
The
sample photos
The exposure of the image is good with
excellent color reproduction. The skin tones look very decent in portrait shots
and there is a little red-eye effect when taking with the flash. FT5 is able to
take the HDR photos, but some slight ghosting still exist in our sample shots,
so in order to have the best result, use a tripod.
The
lens’s quality
The
testing shots from the lens
The images are quite detailed when shooting
at a wide angle, but when using the zoom, the detail level does not reduce. The
common purple fringing issue with the internal lens has been controlled well. The
minimum focusing distance of the lens is 5 cm, but this gives you a close
enough distance to take magnificent macro shots.
ISO
noise level
ISO
testing sample photos
The noise level of the images is kept at
very lows level, at ISO 100, 200 and 400. At ISO 800, the noise becomes
noticeable but the images are still sharp. There is a minor increase in noise
level at the ISO 1600, which is enough to make the photo a little bit soft. At
the very high level of ISO, ISO 3200, a great number of details are lost.
White
balance
The
white balance testing sample photos
Under the studio light, even whether it is
the incandescent or fluorescent lights, we get the same excellent performances
of the AWB setting. The incandescent preset mode produces an orange cast under
the incandescent light. However, there is no built-in fluorescent mode
available.
Panorama
The
panorama sample photo
The panorama shots are created by using the
sweeping method and are linked together in the camera. The result is quite
detailed and the stitching is exceptional.
Digital
filter
The
digital filter
The FT5 owns some color modes and a set of
creative control filters that helps you taking unique photos.
Video
We recorded a short video in the full 1080p
HD. The stabilization does such a good job of keeping the video steady and
stable. This really makes the quality good. During recording, the optical zoom
is always available as you need.
Value
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 costs about
$616.8. Recommended waterproof cameras are the Olympus Tough TG-620, which is
available for $235.5, Olympus Tough TG-820, available with $268.5 and Canon
Powershot D20, whose price is $382.5. If you wish to know more about the
waterproof cameras, you can look over the Top 10 Best WaterProof Cameras.
You will also have to purchase for a memory
card and a case or bag to secure you camera – have a look over our complete
guide to camera bags.
Conclusion
The FT5 is a steady improvement on the FT4,
we said that an improved screen would be a significant improvement and
Panasonic have introduced a 3 inch screen on the new model. You can go deeper
underwater to 13m, the GPS appears to activate quicker and the new model also
has built-in Wi-Fi. Other than that, much has remained the same, with good
image quality in an extremely tough body.
The FT5 is a stable update on the FT4.
We’re supposed to say that an innovative screen would be a considerable
improvement and a new 3inch screen is introduced on the new model by Panasonic.
You can dive deeper to the water to 13m, and you can activate the GPS quicker.
The Wifi is also integrated in this new model. However, there are still many
similarities between these two models with good image quality in a solid body.
Advantages
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Excellently solid
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Good image quality
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Well stitched panoramas
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Available Wifi and GPS
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Excellent AWB performance
Disadvantages
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When using the optical zoom feature, quality of
the image reduces
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There is red-eye effect when capturing portraits
with flash
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Slight ghosting when shooting with HDR
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Quite costly
Specifications
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Lens
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Max Aperture: f/3.3 - f/5.9
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35mm equivalent: 28mm - 128mm
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Optical Zoom: 4.6x
Image Sensor
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CCD pixels: 16.1Mp (Megapixels)
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Pixels (W): 4608
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Pixels (H): 3456
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Sensor Type: Live MOS Sensor
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Sensor Size: 1/2.33
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Sensor Size (width): 6.16mm
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Sensor Size (height): 4.6mm
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Aspect Ratio: 4:3; 3:2; 16:9; 1:1
LCD Monitor
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LCD Monitor: 3inch
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Screen resolution: 460k dots
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Touch Screen: No
Focusing
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Min Focus: 5cm
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Focusing modes: Autofocus; Spot; Face
Detection; AF Tracking; Multi; Centre; Zoom macro
Exposure Control
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Shutter speeds shortest: 1/1300sec
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Shutter speeds longest: 30sec
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Exposure modes: Program; Manual; Scene modes
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Metering: Multi Pattern
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ISO sensitivity: 100 – 3200
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White balance: Auto; Manual; Outdoors/Daylight;
Cloudy; Incandescent; Shade; Underwater
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Exposure Comp: +/-2
Shooting Options
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Continuous shooting: 10fps
Video
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Movie mode: Yes
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Video Resolution: 1920x1080
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Video FPS: 50p
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Stereo Sound: Yes
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Optical Zoom with Video: Yes
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Other Features
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Image Stabilization: Yes
Interface
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HDMI: Yes
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USB: USB 2
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Wi-Fi: Yes
Storage
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Card Type: SD; SDHC; SDXC
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File Type: JPG
Power Source
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Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
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CIPA Rating: 370
Box Contents
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Battery pack, battery charger, AC cable, USB
Cable, CD-ROM, Hand strap
Dimensions
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Weight: 188g
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Width: 109.2mm
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Height: 67.4mm
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Depth: 28.9mm
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