Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 / DMC-FT5

834 reviews

Apr, 2024

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shutter (7)
viewfinder (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 834 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 / DMC-FT5. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and durability. The size and performance also get good feedback, but many are negative about the viewfinder and shutter. Views about the low light performance and memory are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 / DMC-FT5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 / DMC-FT5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 158 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 / DMC-FT5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the durability and image quality are generally positive. The price and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed comments about the zoom and reliability.

usability, portability, price, image quality, durability

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 / DMC-FT5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 / DMC-FT5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the color and price. The durability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but comments about the size and performance are mixed. There are some less positive opinions about the portability.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 / DMC-FT5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 / DMC-FT5 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. People really like the performance. The price also gets good feedback. Many are critical about the flash. Reviews are divided on the image quality.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Panasonic FT5 review

Panasonic updates its toughest compact camera

Although many aspects of the Panasonic FT5 are the same as the Panasonic FT4, the fact that the sensor and processing engine has changed means that the image quality it produces is an unknown quantity.

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5

The Panasonic FT5 is the tank of compact cameras: it's boxy, hard as nails and tough enough to flatten most traditional compact cameras' specifications too. Brute force is delivered in the form of water, dust, freeze and crush-proofing, while global...

Hard as nails, waterproof to decent depth, swift autofocus, good shot to shot times, fast burst mode up to seven full-size frames, quick to clear buffer so camera is ready to use quickly after, minimum shutter speed option within menus, spot focus for...

Image quality not standout, washed-out colours and visible noise/processing throughout ISO range, shutter's a little stiff to press, not keen on W-T zoom mechanism control nor rear position, image softness from limited zoom range, it's fairly pricey,...

The Panasonic Lumix FT5 is a solid all-rounder in the tough camera market segment. But it does fall into that typical trap: the tough features essentially come at the expense of the best possible image quality. While the FT5's images are reasonable...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic DMC-FT5 and FT25 Lumix cameras get tougher, we go hands-on - Pocket-lint

Panasonic has announced the launch of two new tough cameras as part of its FT range at CES in Las Vegas, updating last year's models with new features

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Panasonic Lumix FT5 review

No camera looks more rugged than the FT5, the latest in Panasonic's rufty-tufty compact family. Some of the plastic parts of the case feel a tad flimsy but they're offset by the soid engineering of the metal front plate and thick rim around the lens....

Smooth and colourful video, Natural looking stills, Transfer images with a fist bump

Nikon edges it for image quality, Some flimsy feeling plastic

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 review

Reassuringly rugged, respectable image quality and fast performance – a nicely rounded package

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (itreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 has some issues with image noise at medium sensitivities, but is otherwise a solid entry in the tough camera category.

The TS5 starts and fires a photo in just under 1.7 seconds, and its shutter lag is a mere 0.05-second—as close to zero as you’ll find in a compact. Burst shooting modes are plentiful, with a top full-resolution speed that we clocked at 8.2 frames per...

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Panasonic Lumix FT5 Review

Panasonic Lumix FT5 Review – The Panasonic Lumix FT5 is the latest model in Panasonic's FT range of tough cameras and promises good performance both in and out of testing shooting conditions. Find...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 Digital Camera Review

with improved ruggedness. The camera also features a new underwater white balance mode and is now waterproof to 13m, shockproof to 2m, can endure temperatures as low as -10ºC and is dustproof. The Panasonic Lumix FT5 is available in orange, black,...

Extremely tough, Good image quality, Well stitched panoramas, Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, Excellent AWB performance

Image quality reduces when using the optical zoom, Portraits have red-eye when shooting with the flash, Slight ghosting when shooting handheld HDR images, Quite expensive

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Doug Harman (best4reviews.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 D-SLR Review

Panasonic's newest D-SLR updates its semi-professional L1 sibling with a more consumer oriented feature set.

Lens, OIS, white balance, live view, responsive, nice menus, low ISO image quality, handling, flip out LCD makes the most of Live View

Small viewfinder, noise in images at high ISO, build, slower aperture kit lens (than L1), no depth of field preview in Live View

The Panasonic Lumix DMC L10 is easy to use, provides plenty of shooting options and features and is worthy of close consideration for anyone trading up from a high spec’ compact or those looking from more from their photography.

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 has some issues with image noise at medium sensitivities, but is otherwise a solid entry in the tough camera category.

Sharp lens. Rugged design. Wi-Fi with NFC. GPS. 1080p60 video recording. Snappy focus. Multiple burst shooting options.

Noticeable image noise. Not as wide-angle as other tough cameras. Similar cameras can go deeper underwater.

Performance and Conclusions The TS5 starts and fires a photo in just under 1.7 seconds, and its shutter lag is a mere 0.05-second—as close to zero as you'll find in a compact. Burst shooting modes are plentiful, with a top full-resolution speed that we...

Nov, 2013

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