Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FT1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FT2

Updated (January, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/3000 of a second
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2

Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FT1
Size Slightly smaller 98x63x23 mm vs 99x63x24 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/3000s vs 1/1300s
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 2.3x faster max shutter speed
Thickness Slightly thinner 0.9" vs 0.9"
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 Almost the same
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the Panasonic DMC-FT1

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FT2
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $337.45 vs $576.59
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 The best price we've seen is $239 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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the Panasonic DMC-FT2
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
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Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
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Autofocus performance Video focusing
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Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
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Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
DMC-FT1:$576.59
DMC-FT2:$337.45
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-FT1:189 g
DMC-FT2:188 g
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps
Zoom Poor zoom Help
4.6x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/3.3
GPS No built-in GPS Help
Missing geo-tagging
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3

Waterproof

$234 - $485
Movie format Records higher quality movies
GPS Has a built-in GPS
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-FT3 vs the Lumix DMC-FT1
Compare the Lumix DMC-FT3 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT10

Waterproof

$241 - $283
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Wide angle Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Lumix DMC-FT10 vs the Lumix DMC-FT1
Compare the Lumix DMC-FT10 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$297 - $300
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Lumix DMC-FT1
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10

Sony Cybershot TX10

Waterproof

$265 - $299
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Lumix DMC-FT1
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Canon PowerShot D10

Canon PowerShot D10

Waterproof

$245 - $319
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot D10 vs the Lumix DMC-FT1
Compare the PowerShot D10 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Waterproof

$248 - $332
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 vs the Lumix DMC-FT1
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4

Panasonic Lumix FT4

Waterproof

$619 - $634
Movie format Records higher quality movies
GPS Has a built-in GPS
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Lumix FT4 vs the Lumix DMC-FT1
Compare the Lumix FT4 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus mju Tough 8010

Olympus mju Tough 8010

Waterproof
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Size Smaller
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the mju Tough 8010 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Pentax Optio W90

Pentax Optio W90

Waterproof
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Optio W90 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2

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