The Lumix TS7 / FT7 camera, also known as the Lumix FT7, is the new camera provided by Panasonic Water Resistant, knowing that this is Panasonic's first high-quality waterproof camera in more than five years.
Despite the growing growth in the market for action cameras, the market for waterproof cameras is growing dramatically. This is why Panasonic is working to regain its position by releasing the Lumix TS7 / FT7 camera. It is aiming to offer two features we have never seen before on waterproof cameras , So it is likely to be the perfect solution for those who are simply looking for powerful cameras that can be used on beaches and water sports.
Features:
Works up to 31 meters (102 feet) deepElectronic viewfinder
Optical zoom up to X4.6 (28-128mm).
Sensor: 1 \ 2.3 It is ideal for cameras of this category.
Precision 20.4 Mega Pixels
We start with the main advantage of imaging under 31 meters (102 feet) deep, which Panasonic says is deeper than any other waterproof camera on the market.
If you use it on the ground, the Lumix TS7 / FT7 will also be resistant to shocks and falls from a distance of up to 2 meters (6.6 ft). It also comes with friction resistance up to 100kgf, while it will also come with many waterproof cameras that can work Under low temperature -10 ° C / 14 ° F.
It also comes in the back of the camera with a 3.0-inch screen with a resolution of 1,040,000-dot, with waterproof glass to withstand the high water pressure the camera can use, but it does not support touch control, but nevertheless the Panasonic camera has something unique about Waterproof cameras are electronic viewfinder (EVF).
The 0.2 "screen may not be large enough but offers a useful alternative with the use of the backlit screen especially in bright light. The camera also includes a Wi-Fi connection, a height gauge and a compass, as well as a built-in LED lamp to help you shoot in low light conditions.
While on the side of filming videos can shoot videos at 4K to 30 frames per second while Panasonic's 4K Photo is available to capture the 8 mega pixel still image series at 30 frames per second, especially for those who want to take 20 Mega Pixels can also shoot at speeds of up to 10 frames per second.
Handle:
Larger and heavier than the TS5 / FT5
The controls are reasonably arranged.
Easy to use with gloves.
The new 319-gram waterproof camera comes with 105 grams of old-style weight and is slightly longer than before, but despite this size, it is not a particular problem for those who want to carry it during various sports. They are also available in orange, blue and black.
This larger size also helps in improving the control layout with the arrangement of the camera buttons reasonably, which makes it easy to use even when wearing gloves or under water, while the large image button controls the top of the camera makes it easy to use with Or without gloves.
Performance and image quality:
It is also interesting to talk about the battery life that took some time compared to the TS5 / FT5 where it dropped from 370 images to 300 images, but if you use the viewfinder you will get only 250 pictures,
But when it comes to image quality, we're a bit confused by Panasonic's insistence on using 20.4 megapixels on a 1 / 2.3-inch sensor, where the details look a little disappointing when you zoom in.
One disadvantage is the lack of the Lumix TS7 / FT7 camera to support other formats besides JPEG, especially when Olympus Tough TG-5's closest competitor supports raw, which is a very useful feature in some circumstances, especially for the flexibility to correct the white balance in the footage Taken underwater and that can fool the cameras at times.
Conclusion:
The accuracy of 20.4 megapixels was obviously not necessary. The best was to reduce the noise in the image, and the lack of support for the raw version was disappointing.
