Panasonic Lumix FT4 review

Armoured outdoor compact that won't get lost, thanks to built-in GPS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4
The rugged camera with GPS is available in orange, blue, silver and black

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2D REFERENCE: This image shows what the quality of 2D JPEGs is like when taken as a reference tool alongside 3D MPO files, which, unlike JPEGS, cannot be viewed on the Panasonic Lumix FT4's LCD screen.

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POND LEVEL: The Panasonic FT4's obvious appeal is that you will use it in situations where it would be foolish to take a non-protected camera. You can therefore get shots you wouldn't have otherwise, such as this duck's eye view of the local pond, complete with lens flare.

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WIDE ANGLE: A 28mm equivalent maximum wide-angle shot taken on the Panasonic Lumix FT4 that, while far from terrible, reveals some fall off of focus towards the edge of frame, if we're being picky.

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ZOOM: Here we're zoomed right in from the same vantage point. An intelligent zoom effectively doubles the reach of the regular 4.6x optical zoom, for a softened but still usable result.

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CLOSE UP: Used as a tool for close ups, the Panasonic Lumix FT4 delivers some more impressive results...

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CLEAR AND CLOSE:… As this and the previous shot show. The berries here are almost good enough to eat.

Gavin Stoker
Freelance

When not wrestling wild bears or leaping tall buildings in a single bound, Gavin Stoker can be found editing British Photographic Industry News, the UK's longest running and only photo trade title. He has over 25 years of camera testing and reviewing under his belt.