We have a hands-on look at the Panasonic Lumix FT5, the ultimate underwater camera with Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC and a new underwater white balance mode.
| Panasonic Lumix FT5 in Compact Cameras
The Panasonic Lumix FT5 is the latest version of Panasonic's ultra tough waterproof cameras, and updates the Panasonic Lumix FT4 with improved ruggedness. The camera also features a new underwater white balance mode and is now waterproof to 13 metres, shockproof from 2 metres, freeze-proof to -10 degrees celsius, as well as crushproof up to 100kg. Another feature is anti-fog glass for the front of the lens construction to stop the lens fogging up when used under water. The Panasonic Lumix FT5 will be available in orange, black, silver, and blue.
Key Features:
- 16.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor
- 4.6x optical zoom lens 28mm wide-angle
- Power Optical Image Stabilisation
- 3inch 460k dot screen
- Full HD Video recording, stereo sound
- GPS, Wi-Fi, Compass, NFC, Barometer, Time-lapse
- Remote Shooting, Browsing, Sharing (Wi-Fi)
- Torch light
- Creative panorama
- 10fps burst shooting
- HDR shooting
- Light Speed AF
Panasonic Lumix FT5 Hands-On Photos of Equipment
Panasonic Lumix FT5 Specifications
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | |
| Lens | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.3 - f/5.9 | |
| 35mm equivalent | 28mm - 128mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 4.6x | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Pixels | 16.1Mp (Megapixels) | |
| Pixels (W) | 4608 | |
| Pixels (H) | 3456 | |
| Sensor Type | Live MOS Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.33 | |
| Sensor Size (width) | 6.16mm | |
| Sensor Size (height) | 4.6mm | |
| Aspect Ratio |
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| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD Monitor | 3in | |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | |
| Touch Screen | No | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 5cm | |
| Focusing modes |
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/1300sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 30sec | |
| Bulb mode | No Data | |
| Exp modes |
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| Metering |
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| ISO sensitivity | 100 - 3200 | |
| White balance |
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| Exposure Comp | +/-2 | |
| Shooting Options | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10fps | |
| Video | ||
| Movie mode | Yes | |
| Video Resolution |
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| Video FPS | 50p | |
| Stereo Sound | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom with Video | Yes | |
| Other Features | ||
| Image Stabilisation | Yes | |
| Interface | ||
| HDMI | Yes | |
| USB | USB 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Storage | ||
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| File Type |
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| Power Source | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion | |
| Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 370shots | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | Battery pack, battery charger, AC cable, USB Cable, CD-ROM, Hand strap | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 188g | |
| Width | 109.2mm | |
| Height | 67.4mm | |
| Depth | 28.9mm | |
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