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Review summary: Hugo heads out to sea and puts the Panasonic FT1's waterproof claims to the test.

Review summary: The Lumix DMC-FT1 represents a new concept for Panasonic: a tough, slimline digicam that is shockproof to 1.5 metres, waterproof to a depth of three metres and dustproof to the IP58 standard. Olympus has already been down this 'tough camera' track but ...

Verdict: The outstanding feature of this camera is its video capabilities and performance and we believe the FT1 is worth buying for these features alone since it also represents great value for money. Clips captured both underwater and on land had plenty of ...

Pros: Great for the beach, will withstand knocks and drops, can shoot 720p video

Cons: Some dirt got under the buttons of our pre-production model, slow performance

Verdict: The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT1 is a rugged camera that's ideal for outdoor adventurers. However, the pre-production model we tested was a little slow and it didn't take great shots while underwater. It will perform well as a video camera, so it's a ...

Review summary: panasonic lumix dmc-ft1 review: For a camera that can cope with everything you throw at it, from a pool party to a safari, the Lumix DMC-FT1 is rather good at its job. Expect excellent quality HD video and great photos, if you can look past the ...

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Review summary: Do you love the view underwater? Luckily, you can now take videos of your favorite underwater spots with the Panasonic FT1, the world's first camera with AVCHD lite HD video recording and Dolby Digital Creator. It is a shockproof, waterproof, and ...