Panasonic is introducing the new LUMIX DMC-FT25 digital compact cameras with a 16.1-megapixel sensor. Their key feature is a rugged body: waterproof to 7 meters, shockproof to 1.5 meters, freezeproof to -10 ° C and dustproof. Thanks to the folding mechanism, the wide-angle lens is strikingly compact, while offering a 25mm focal length and 4× optical zoom 25-100mm in 35mm camera equivalent . And the Smart Zoom function allows you to expand the zoom range up to 8× without losing image quality.
Variety of options expands your creative possibilities
The cameras DMC-FT25 has a mode of time-lapse photography, in which the camera takes pictures at set intervals, allowing you to capture, for example, how a flower blossoms or clouds fly by.
In addition, these cameras got the popular Creative Control and Creative Retouch modes, offering 12 different effects. And the new Creative Panorama function lets you shoot horizontal or vertical panoramas and apply effects to them.
HD video recording at 720p
The new DMC-FT25 captures dynamic HD video at 1280×720 pixels 25p PAL and MP4 format, which is widely compatible with PCs and smartphones, making it easy to edit and share videos. The DMC-FT25 has a button that lets you instantly switch between stills and video. You can also use the optical zoom during video shooting, and the active image stabilization mode reduces image shake when shooting on the go.
Other features
– Advanced underwater mode with red enhancement – in this mode, the camera restores the red color that is usually lost in underwater photography, which makes photos look more natural
– you can turn on a flashlight to illuminate an object at any time
– iA Intelligent Auto mode
– Intelligent 2.7′ LCD screen with wide viewing angles.
This compact camera seems interesting with its waterproof body feature. I’m curious to know more about its other specifications and performance. Can it take high-quality pictures underwater and in other extreme conditions?
The waterproof body of the LUMIX DMC-FT25 compact camera sounds impressive, but I’d love to know more! How deep can it be submerged? Is it suitable for underwater photography? And does this protective feature compromise the camera’s overall performance or image quality?