Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 Competitors

As well as being compared against other waterproofs and compacts, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 is also often compared to ultra compacts, travel zooms and entry-level DSLRs. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FT3 and the Lumix DMC-FT2) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix AW100 and the Coolpix S8200)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FT1 compared to other waterproof competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has a faster max shutter speed (1/3000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second) and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in flash, is older (january, 2009 vs january, 2011), doesn't have a built-in GPS, is significantly more expensive ($576.59 vs $246.99) and is less popular.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 2 years newer $424 - $485	Significant advantages of the DMC-FT3 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FT3 (vs the DMC-FT1) Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second common strengths of the DMC-FT3 and DMC-FT1 Wide aperture: f/3.3 vs f/3.3 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FT3 vs the DMC-FT1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 1 year newer $354 - $578	Significant advantages of the DMC-FT2 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FT2 (vs the DMC-FT1) Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second common strengths of the DMC-FT2 and DMC-FT1 Wide aperture: f/3.3 vs f/3.3 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FT2 vs the DMC-FT1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT10 1 year newer $241 - $283	Significant advantages of the DMC-FT10 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FT10 (vs the DMC-FT1) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second common strengths of the DMC-FT10 and DMC-FT1 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FT10 vs the DMC-FT1
Nikon Coolpix AW100 2 years newer $297 - $300	Significant advantages of the AW100 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the AW100 (vs the DMC-FT1) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.3 Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second common strengths of the AW100 and DMC-FT1 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Canon PowerShot D10 similar age $247 - $319	Significant advantages of the D10 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the D10 (vs the DMC-FT1) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm Smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7" No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the D10 and DMC-FT1 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Very fast max shutter speeds: 1/5000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
	Compare the Canon PowerShot D10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 2 years newer $139 - $240	Significant advantages of the XP30 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the XP30 (vs the DMC-FT1) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.3 Significantly worse macro capability: 9 cm vs 5 cm Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the XP30 and DMC-FT1 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix XP30 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FT1 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a significantly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 36 mm), has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 1.5"), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 6.1 MP) and is newer (january, 2009 vs july, 2006).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), doesn't have a built-in flash, doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 1,000 fps), doesn't record movies in 24p and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (2.3 fps vs 40 fps).

Casio Exilim EX-FC150 9 months newer	Significant advantages of the EX-FC150 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None Shoots much faster: 40 fps vs 2.3 fps Significant disadvantages of the EX-FC150 (vs the DMC-FT1) Much worse wide angle: 37 mm vs 28 mm No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Not waterproof common strengths of the EX-FC150 and DMC-FT1 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Casio Exilim EX-FC150 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Canon PowerShot A490 1 year newer $102	Significant advantages of the A490 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Significantly better macro capability: 1 cm vs 5 cm Significant disadvantages of the A490 (vs the DMC-FT1) Much worse wide angle: 37 mm vs 28 mm No image stabilization: None vs Lens No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the A490 and DMC-FT1 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot A490 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Sony Cybershot W510 2 years newer $79	Significant advantages of the W510 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Significantly lighter: 119 g vs 189 g Significant disadvantages of the W510 (vs the DMC-FT1) Worse image stabilization: Digital vs Lens Not waterproof Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the W510 and DMC-FT1 None found
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Fujifilm FinePix F20 Zoom 2 years older	Significant advantages of the F20 Zoom (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the F20 Zoom (vs the DMC-FT1) Much lower true resolution: 6.1 MP vs 9.8 MP Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the F20 Zoom and DMC-FT1 None found
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F20 Zoom vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Konica Minolta KD-500 Zoom 6 years older	Significant advantages of the KD-500 Zoom (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the KD-500 Zoom (vs the DMC-FT1) Much smaller screen: 1.5" vs 2.7" Much lower true resolution: 5 MP vs 9.8 MP Much worse wide angle: 39 mm vs 28 mm common strengths of the KD-500 Zoom and DMC-FT1 None found
	Compare the Konica KD-500 Zoom vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Canon Powershot S100 2 years newer $414 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FT1) Not waterproof Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second common strengths of the S100 and DMC-FT1 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FT1 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), significantly closer macro focusing (5 cm vs 10 cm) and slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), doesn't have a built-in flash, is slightly larger (compact 98x63x23 mm vs ultra compact 94x55x15 mm), is older (january, 2009 vs august, 2009) and is thicker (0.9" vs 0.6").

Casio Exilim EX-Z33 7 months newer $100 - $144	Significant advantages of the EX-Z33 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Smaller: Ultra compact 95x56x18 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Significant disadvantages of the EX-Z33 (vs the DMC-FT1) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm common strengths of the EX-Z33 and DMC-FT1 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
	Compare the Casio Exilim EX-Z33 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Casio Exilim EX-S10 1 year older $135	Significant advantages of the EX-S10 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 94x55x15 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Significant disadvantages of the EX-S10 (vs the DMC-FT1) Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much worse macro capability: 15 cm vs 5 cm common strengths of the EX-S10 and DMC-FT1 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
	Compare the Casio Exilim EX-S10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 1 year newer $129	Significant advantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Smaller: Ultra compact 94x53x18 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-FT1) Not waterproof Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second common strengths of the DMC-FH2 and DMC-FT1 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FH2 vs the DMC-FT1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FT1 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it is significantly smaller (compact 98x63x23 mm vs compact 105x59x34 mm), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), is thinner (0.9" vs 1.3"), is slightly lighter (189 g vs 229 g) and is waterproof.

However, on average it has much less zoom (4.6x vs 16x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, doesn't have a built-in flash and records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 2 years newer $289 - $328	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Much more zoom: 16x vs 4.6x Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-FT1) Significantly larger: Compact 105x59x34 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Much thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9" No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and DMC-FT1 Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 2 years newer $337 - $460	Significant advantages of the DMC-TZ20 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Much more zoom: 16x vs 4.6x Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TZ20 (vs the DMC-FT1) Significantly larger: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9" Not waterproof common strengths of the DMC-TZ20 and DMC-FT1 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
	Compare the DMC-TZ20 vs the DMC-FT1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 similar age	Significant advantages of the DMC-TZ7 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Significantly more zoom: 12x vs 4.6x Better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TZ7 (vs the DMC-FT1) Significantly larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9" Not waterproof common strengths of the DMC-TZ7 and DMC-FT1 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-TZ7 vs the DMC-FT1
Nikon Coolpix S8200 2 years newer $219 - $250	Significant advantages of the S8200 (vs the DMC-FT1) Built-in flash Significantly more zoom: 14x vs 4.6x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the S8200 (vs the DMC-FT1) Significantly larger: Compact 104x59x33 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9" Not waterproof common strengths of the S8200 and DMC-FT1 Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FT1 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), is much smaller (compact 98x63x23 mm vs professional size 133x99x79 mm), is thinner (0.9" vs 3.1"), is much lighter (189 g vs 570 g) and is waterproof.

However, on average it has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,040k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 17.9 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon EOS 550D 1 year newer $652 - $888 (body only) $778 - $932 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the 550D (vs the DMC-FT1) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the 550D (vs the DMC-FT1) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Not waterproof common strengths of the 550D and DMC-FT1 Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 0.9" Light weight: 530 g vs 189 g
	Compare the Canon EOS 550D vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Canon EOS 1000D 7 months older $474 (body only) $561 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the 1000D (vs the DMC-FT1) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the 1000D (vs the DMC-FT1) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7" Much larger: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm common strengths of the 1000D and DMC-FT1 Fairly small: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Very thin: 2.6" vs 0.9" Light weight: 502 g vs 189 g
	Compare the Canon EOS 1000D vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Canon EOS 600D 2 years newer $860 - $1,035 (body only) $922 - $1,099 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the 600D (vs the DMC-FT1) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the 600D (vs the DMC-FT1) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 0.9" common strengths of the 600D and DMC-FT1 None found
	Compare the Canon EOS 600D vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
Canon EOS 450D 1 year older $803 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 450D (vs the DMC-FT1) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the 450D (vs the DMC-FT1) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Not waterproof common strengths of the 450D and DMC-FT1 Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 0.9" Light weight: 524 g vs 189 g
	Compare the Canon EOS 450D vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1