Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4 and DMC-FT20 Rugged Digital Cameras

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Panasonic Launch Two New Rugged Cameras - Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix FT4 and FT20, both cameras are waterproof, dustproof, drop-proof and freezeproof.

Posted: 31st January 2012
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Lumix DMC-FT4
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4

Panasonic has announced two new waterproof compact cameras. The new Panasonic Lumix FT4 (TS4) is an update to the Panasonic Lumix FT3 and will be available from March, in a choice of black, blue, white or orange.

Panasonic Lumix FT4 Key Features:

  • 12.1 megapixel High Speed CCD sensor
  • 28mm wide angle 4.6x optical zoom lens (28-128mm equivalent)
  • Optical Image Stabilisation (Power O.I.S)
  • Full HD Video recording
  • 3.7fps full resolution continuous shooting
  • 10fps shooting at 3 megapixels
  • Time-lapse shot, Miniature Effect, Panorama Shot
  • 2.7inch screen
  • Waterproof: 12m
  • Freezeproof: -10
  • Shockproof: 2m
  • Dustproof (IPX8, IPX6),
  • GPS
Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20

The Panasonic Lumix FT20 (TS20) will be available from March in a choice of black, blue, red or orange.

Panasonic Lumix FT20 Key Features:

  • 16.1 megapixel sensor
  • 25mm wide angle 4x optical zoom lens (25-100mm)
  • Optical Image Stabilisation (MEGA O.I.S)
  • 720p Video recording
  • Miniature effect
  • 2.7inch screen
  • Waterproof: 5m
  • Freezeproof -10
  • Shockproof 1.5m
  • Dustproof (IPX8, IPX6)
More information is available from the Panasonic website.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 Specifications

ManufacturerPanasonic
Lens
Max Aperture f/3.9 - f/5.7
35mm equivalent 29mm - 108mm
Optical Zoom 4x
Image Sensor
CCD pixels 16.1Mp (Megapixels)
Pixels (W) 4608
Pixels (H) 3456
Sensor Type CCD
Sensor Size 1/2.33 inch
Sensor Size (width) No Data
Sensor Size (height) No Data
Aspect Ratio
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor 2.7in
Screen resolution 230,000 dots
Touch Screen No
Focusing
Min Focus 5cm
Focusing modes
  • Spot
  • Face Detection
  • AF Tracking
Exposure Control
Shutter speeds shortest 1/1300sec
Shutter speeds longest 8sec
Exp modes
  • Program
  • Scene modes
  • A
Metering
  • Multi Pattern
ISO sensitivity 100 - 6400
White balance
  • Auto
  • Outdoors/Daylight
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Exposure Comp +/-2
Shooting Options
Continuous shooting 1.3fps
Video
Movie mode Yes
Video Resolution
  • 1280x720 720p
  • 640x480 VGA
Video FPS 25
Stereo Sound No
Optical Zoom with Video Yes
Other Features
Image Stabilisation Yes
Interface
HDMI No
USB USB 2
Wi-Fi No
Storage
Card Type
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
File Type
  • JPG
Power Source
Battery Type Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 680mAh)
CIPA Rating 0
Box Contents
Box Contents PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 Standard Edition / Adobe Reader
Dimensions
Weight 123g
Width 101mm
Height 58.3mm
Depth 19.2mm

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4 Specifications

ManufacturerPanasonic
Lens
Max Aperture f/3.3 - f/5.9
35mm equivalent 28mm - 128mm
Optical Zoom 4.6x
Image Sensor
CCD pixels 12.1Mp (Megapixels)
Pixels (W) 4000
Pixels (H) 3000
Sensor Type CCD
Sensor Size 1/2.33 inch
Sensor Size (width) 4000mm
Sensor Size (height) 3000mm
Aspect Ratio
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor 2.7in
Screen resolution 230,000 dots
Touch Screen No
Focusing
Min Focus 5cm
Focusing modes
  • Spot
  • Face Detection
  • AF Tracking
Exposure Control
Shutter speeds shortest 1/1300sec
Shutter speeds longest 60sec
Exp modes
  • Program
  • Manual
  • Scene modes
  • A
Metering
  • Multi Pattern
ISO sensitivity 100 - 6400
White balance
  • Auto
  • Outdoors/Daylight
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Exposure Comp +/-2
Shooting Options
Continuous shooting 3.7fps
Video
Movie mode Yes
Video Resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720 720p
  • 640x480 VGA
Video FPS 25
Stereo Sound No
Optical Zoom with Video Yes
Other Features
Image Stabilisation Yes
Interface
HDMI Yes
USB USB 2
Wi-Fi No
Storage
Card Type
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
File Type
  • JPG
Power Source
Battery Type Li-ion Battery Pack
CIPA Rating 310
Box Contents
Box Contents Battery Pack, Battery Charger, AC Cable, Brush, AV Cable, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM
Dimensions
Weight 175g
Width 103.5mm
Height 64mm
Depth 26.5mm

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