Panasonic Lumix FT1 review

Panasonic's FT1 offers HD recording, but is it tough enough?

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-06-24June 24th 2009

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£260.00
Product Type	Compact Camera
Battery Size Supported	Proprietary Battery Size
Maximum Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Effective Camera Resolution	12.1 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Wide Angle	Yes
Product Family	Lumix FT
Image Stabilization	Optical
Colour	Silver
Optical Zoom	4.6x
Digital Zoom	4x
Brand Name	Panasonic
Durability	Dust Proof, Water Proof, Shock Resistant
Features	Face Detection
Screen Size	6.9 cm (2.7")
Video Formats	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Viewfinder Type	No
Weight (Approximate)	163.0 g
Flash Memory Capacity	40 MB
Minimum Focus Distance	50 mm
Maximum Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Maximum Frame Rate	30 fps
Number of Batteries Supported	1
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Rechargeable	Yes
Battery Included	Yes
Display Screen Type	LCD
Total Camera Resolution	12.7 Megapixel
HDMI	Yes
Memory Card Supported	MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Height	63.0 mm
Width	98.0 mm
Depth	23.0 mm
Autofocus Points	11
Product Series	FT
Focal Length	4.90 mm to 22.80 mm
Image Formats	JPEG
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Flash ON, Flash OFF, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes	Auto
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Product Model	DMC-FT1
Product Name	Lumix DMC-FT1 Compact Camera
Product Line	Lumix
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	DMCFT1EBS
Manufacturer Website Address	www.panasonic.co.uk
Marketing Information	Designed for active use, the FT1 is 3.0 meters waterproof, 1.5 meters shockproof and dust-proof. It is the ideal camera for shooting beautiful pictures and movies in the pool or ocean. Swim along with tropical fish and capture shots of a beautiful coral reef, or get action footage of a friend snorkeling. Protected against sand, you can take it to the beach with no worries. FT1's fortified outer body casing and intermediate resin chassis protects it from short falls, making it perfect for work and hiking trips.
Battery Life	340 Shot
Package Contents	Lumix DMC-FT1 Compact Camera Battery Charger Battery Pack Battery Case AV Cable USB Connection Cable AC Cable Hand Strap (with Stopper) CD-ROM
Display Resolution	230000 Pixel
Standard Warranty	1 Year Limited