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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5

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Pros

  • It is very bright and detail is crisp
  • Detail retention was generally very good
  • accurate colours and a high level of detail both consistent features

Cons

  • the small buttons tricky to press when wearing gloves
  • Power Optical Image Stabilisation
  • Slight fall-off in focus at image corners

Key specs

  • MOS
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 16.1 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.3
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5

Pros

  • It is very bright and detail is crisp
  • Detail retention was generally very good
  • accurate colours and a high level of detail both consistent features
  • The sweep panorama feature is easy to use
  • a nice
  • clear view of the scene
  • FT5's user interface is easy to navigate
  • more tactile feedback and is easier to operate
  • slim
  • stylish and full-featured digital compact camera
  • Macro performance is good

Cons

  • the small buttons tricky to press when wearing gloves
  • Power Optical Image Stabilisation
  • Slight fall-off in focus at image corners
  • locks you in to a frame rate of 60fps
  • fine detail was degraded and grain was evident on areas of flat colour
  • of chromatic aberration in my test results
  • only able to use the camera indoors in fairly low light
  • the location of the window is a fingerprint magnet
  • their small size is still a stumbling block
  • FT5 requires you to charge its battery with an external battery charger
  • slows down further to avoid mechanical noise being a distraction

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16.1 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors18.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.1 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x3072
  • 4608x2592
  • 3648x2736
  • 3456x3456
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.6 x
Digital zoom9.3 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture3.3
Focal length equiv28 - 128
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range11.81 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points23
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.6
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Cuisine
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Panorama
  • Pet
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modesMulti
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Wind filteryes
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.63 oz
Width4.3 in
Height2.65 in
Depth1.14 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)370
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1250.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage3.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Electronic compassyes
Barometeryes
Altimeteryes
Calendaryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • MPO
Photo effects
  • Antique
  • Black&White
  • Fader
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Highlights
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate50.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Camouflage
  • Orange
  • Silver
Type of protection
  • Splashbacks
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Shock protection
Anti-dust systemyes
Waterproof up to13
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth13
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Storage
Internal storage10.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (17)

3.7
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix FT5 Hands-On Preview
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Panasonic Lumix FT5 Hands-On Preview

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 DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 Digital Camera Review
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 Digital Camera Review
4.0

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 has a 16 megapixel sensor, 4.6x optical zoom and is waterproof to 13m. Daniel Bell reviews.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5
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Published: 06.03.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5
3.5

The Lumix DMC-FT5 is a truly rugged compact camera that's happy being dropped, drowned and frozen.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix TS5 / FT5 review - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 30.03.2014
Panasonic Lumix TS5 / FT5 review - Cameralabs
4.0

IntroQualitySamplesVerdictIntroThe Panasonic Lumix FT5 / TS5 is a rugged waterproof compact designed for use in the water and other outdoor environments. It’s waterproof to a depth of 13 metres, can withstand a drop from 2 metres and is freeze-proof down to -10C. It has a 4.6x zoom lens with a focal range equivalent to 28-128mm,…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5/FT5
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Published: 12.07.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5/FT5
3.6

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 (known as the FT5 outside of North America) is a rugged camera that has been stuffed with virtually every feature imaginable (see below for a list). It replaces the DMC-TS3/FT3, and can take even more of a beating than its predecessor. Other new features include a higher resolution MOS sensor (16MP CMOS vs. 12MP CCD), Wi-Fi with NFC capability, faster burst shooting, true 1080/60p video recording, and much more. Battery life has also been improved by 20%, due to the use of a more powerful battery, which is alway helpful on cameras with battery-draining features like GPS and Wi-Fi.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix TS5 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 23.05.2013
Panasonic Lumix TS5 Digital Camera Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic TS5 Review
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Published: 21.10.2013
Panasonic TS5 Review
4.0

Panasonic TS5 review, find out how the TS5 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 2013 Waterproof Camera Roundup
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DPReview
Published: 10.08.2013
2013 Waterproof Camera Roundup
3.6

One of the fastest growing segments in the digital camera market is compact, rugged cameras. Five years ago you had just two manufacturers selling waterproof cameras (Olympus and Pentax). In 2013, every major manufacturer is now producing at least one waterproof/rugged model.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 2013 Top Products Of The Year: The Best Gear In 40 Categories
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Published: 13.09.2013
2013 Top Products Of The Year: The Best Gear In 40 Categories

Every year member magazines from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) gather to consider and vote on the top products of the year in 40 categories, ranging from cameras to tripods to software and printers. This year’s selections represent technological sophistication along with features and functionality that make them leaders in their respective categories.  

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 - Competent but with Caveats
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Published: 06.08.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 - Competent but with Caveats
4.0

The Lumix DMC-FT5 is Pansonic's latest tough camera. It is waterproof up to 13m, shockproof from a height of up to 2m and is able to resist pressure of up to 100kgf. But how will this tough cookie measure up as a camera? We find out.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Hands on: Panasonic FT5 review
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Published: 07.01.2013
Hands on: Panasonic FT5 review

Panasonic updates its toughest compact camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5/FT5
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Published: 12.07.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5/FT5
3.6

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 (known as the FT5 outside of North America) is a rugged camera that has been stuffed with virtually every feature imaginable (see below for a list). It replaces the DMC-TS3/FT3, and can take even more of a beating than its predecessor. Other new features include a higher resolution MOS sensor (16MP CMOS vs. 12MP CCD), Wi-Fi with NFC capability, faster burst shooting, true 1080/60p video recording, and much more. Battery life has also been improved by 20%, due to the use of a more powerful battery, which is alway helpful on cameras with battery-draining features like GPS and Wi-Fi.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 29.07.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 is a new freeze, shock, water and dust proof camera. The well-appointed Panasonic FT5 also features built-in GPS, wi-fi and NFC functionality, a compass, altimeter and barometer, 4.6x zoom, 1920x1080 full-HD movie recording and a 16 megapixel sensor. Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 review to find out if this is the best do-it-all camera for your family....

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic TS5 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 12.07.2013
Panasonic TS5 Review | Camera Decision
2.4

Panasonic TS5 is a 16.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CMOS sensor and 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 lens. Read our TS5 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Review
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Published: 13.11.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Review
3.5

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.