Panasonic Lumix DC-TS7 (Lumix DC-FT7)

On paper, the Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 is the probably just about the best underwater/tough model you can buy right now. It has all the specs you’d expect from a camera like this, particularly the best underwater credentials on the market, as well as a...

Useful electronic viewfinder ; Captures 4K video at 30 fps ; Manual exposure features ; Excellent waterproof locking system ; Claims to be waterproof to a depth of 102 feet

Narrower wide angle than most ; Slight but noticeable shutter lag ; Struggles in low-light settings ; Bigger and heavier than others in its class ; Maximum apertures aren't as wide as competitors' models

Although the Lumix DC-TS7 includes an electronic viewfinder and can dive more than 100 feet underwater, it doesn't quite rise to the level of the competition.

Features a built-in electronic viewfinder ; Waterproof to 31m (102ft) ; Introduces 4K Photo Modes ; Supports USB charging

Doesn't shoot in the RAW format ; Small 1/2.3-inch size sensor ; Zoom operation is slow ; Buttons are fairly small

One of the best waterproof compacts around, if not as all-round impressive as the Olympus TG-5

Built-in electronic viewfinder ; Waterproof down to 31m ; 4K video and 4K Photo ; Decent amount of exterior controls

No raw capture ; LED light only works during video recording ; Battery life not as good as outgoing model

There's lots to like about the Lumix TS7 / FT7, including its excellent tough credentials and a decent built-in electronic viewfinder. Panasonic though has crammed too many pixels onto a relatively small sensor, which sees image quality sacrificed. If...

Tough ;Compact ;Underwater capable ;Viewfinder

Slow USB connection