Panasonic DMC FT5 Detailed Review

Also DMC FT5 was introduced by Panasonic in February 2013. It belongs to the outdoor and action cams category.

Panasonic is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Panasonic.

Panasonic DMC FT5 has environmental sealing and different protection features. Let’s see in the list below:

The DMC FT5’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 16 megapixel. The resolution is somewhat below average but will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 size.

The Panasonic does not support recording RAW images. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computeand involves one extra processing step but will almost always result in superior image quality.

The DMC FT5’s shutter speed varies from 1/1300s to 4s.

The highest shutter speed of the Panasonic is just 1/1300s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions.

The DMC FT5’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 3200 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

The DMC FT5 supports all general exposure modes.

The DMC FT5 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 6m (19 ft.). That range will work for most situations.

A hotshoe is missing from the Panasonic.

The DMC FT5 features a monitor with a diagonal of 76.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.46 megapixel. That rather low resolution is no longer state of the art and will make it difficult to evaluate images on the display.

Unfortunately, the DMC FT5’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies.

The DMC FT5 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

DMC FT5 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Panasonic DMC FT5 Video parameters:

The DMC FT5 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

Connect the Panasonic to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Panasonic supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

The Panasonic DMC FT5 has a BCM-13 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 370 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The DMC FT5’s battery battery parameters:

The Panasonic DMC FT5’s dimensions are 109.2 x 67.4 x 28.9mm³. (4.3″ x 2.7″ x 1.1″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is only 188 grams (6.1 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the DMC FT5:

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The DMC FT5 is not much bigger: