Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 review

12.1Mp tough compact camera with GPS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3

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Panasonic FT3 Review: Price and Specs

Panasonic FT3 Price
£300

Sensor
1/2.33-type Hi-Speed CCD sensor, 12.5MP total, 12.1MP effective

Lens
28-128mm f/3.3-5.9

Memory
SD, SDHC, SDXC, internal memory 19MB

Viewfinder
No

Video resolution
1920x1080 at 60i (AVCHD), 1280x720 at 60p (AVCHD), 1280x720 at 30fps (Motion JPEG), 640x480 at 30fps (Motion JPEG), 320x480 at 30fps (Motion JPEG)

ISO range
Auto, ISO 100-1600 (extendable to ISO 6400 in High Sensitivity mode)

Focus modes
1-area, 23-area, Face detection, Spot, AF tracking

Max burst rate
3.7fps (12.1MP) / approx 7fps in High-speed Burst Mode (12.1MP) / approx. 10fps (3MP)

LCD
2.7in TFT LCD, 230,000 dots, anti-reflection coat

Shutter speeds
8 - 1/1300 sec (Starry Sky Mode 15, 30, 60sec)

Weight
Approx. 175g without battery and memory card (approx. 197g with battery and memory card)

Dimensions
103.5 x 64.0 x 26.5mm

Power supply
DMW-BCF10E rechargeable lithium-ion battery (supplied)