Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 / DMC-TS3 Reviews (Digital Compact Cameras)

The tough Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 (also called the DMC-FT3 in some regions) can go diving, skiing, snorkeling and more with no ill effects, reviewers say. It's waterproof to 12 meters, freezeproof to -10 degrees Celsius, dustproof, and it can...

Waterproof up to 12 meters, freezeproof to -10 degrees Celsius, shockproof to 2 meters, dustproof, fast shooting, records full HD video

Expensive compared to competition, soft details in photos and video

Panasonic are big players in the compact camera market and are most popular for their Lumix series of cameras. Cameras, being electronic gadgets are susceptible to natural weather conditions and also calamities due to clumsiness on the part of the...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 is priced at a market operating price of Rs. 27,200. This is on the pricier side of point of shoot cameras. Though it has some amazing features and delivered on all performance fronts, the price is a bit of a let down....

How many of us who take photographs on a regular basis can deny that, at one point or another, our camera hasn't inadvertently taken a tumble from our grasp or camera bag? To avoid that heart-in-mouth moment, and for added peace of mind, there's the...

Rugged build, rammed full of the latest must have features, reasonably priced (if at the higher end of the price spectrum compared with a non toughened snapper), easy to use, good results with the minimum of fuss, built in GPS, 3D mode, Full HD clips

Priced at a slight premium, operational buttons too small and fiddly to be operated with gloves on or with wet fingers

This compact snapshot packs in a host of the latest must have features and wraps it all in a reinforced shell that results in a modest price premium. A good all rounder though

The Panasonic Lumix FT3 is good looking, super tough and it takes great pictures. But is it worth the £300 price tag? T3 finds out

One tough son of a gun, but backs that up with first class features and strong performance

Rugged cameras have been around for years, but the new generation of steel-skinned snappers is stepping things up on the feature front – and the Panasonic FT3 is a perfect example. Not only can this c

There's no shortage of rugged, waterproof cameras, but the Panasonic FT3 is as resilient as they come. It'll survive drops from two metres, can operate 12 metres underwater, or in temperatures down to -10 degrees centigrade, plus it's perfectly happy...

Image quality isn't outstanding but the long list of great features, from 12m waterproofing to 1080p video capture, makes this an impressive all-rounder.

This 'toughened' camera features Full HD video, GPS antenna, 3D shooting mode and is waterproof, shockproof, freeze proof and dust proof.

Shock, dust and waterproof ; Onboard GPS and compass ; 3D shooting mode

Image quality only so so ; Not the most glove friendly buttons ; No cover for the lens ; No manual mode

In terms of default image quality the FT3 may provide similar results to your typical £199 point and shoot then, but for that extra £100 you're getting additional goodies such as its nigh indestructible construction, GPS which makes this a real tool...

Designed to survive being used in water up to 12m deep, dropped from a height of 2m and frozen down to -10℃, the FT3 could be ideal camera for ski-bums, surf-dudes and general outdoor types who will love its GPS technology

Very solid build quality ; Imressive secs, such as Full HD video recording, GPS and more ; Focusing seed is excellent

Not a lot of manual control available ; GPS system sometimes got confused in our test

Solid build quality and impressive specs, with Full HD video recording, GPS and more. Focusing speed is very fast.

Like all tough and waterproof cameras the FT3 has its downsides, though it's one of the best models you can buy.

GPS is responsive ; Tough, rugged chassis can withstand most situations ; Easy to use

Image and video quality falters in less than optimal light ; Not crushproof

Like all tough and waterproof cameras the FT3 has its downsides, but it's one of the best models you can buy. Primarily, the decision will come down to image quality — the FT3 is good, but not great at taking photos. The Sony TX10 edges it out slightly...