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QUICK PANASONIC LUMIX TS7 INFO
Effective Pixels: 20MP Sensor Size: 1/2.3" (6.17 × 4.55mm) Maximum Image Resolution: 5184 × 3888px Maximum Video Resolution: 3840 × 2160p @ 30p ISO: 80-3200 Dynamic Range:  No Data Color Depth:  No Data Lens Mount: N/A Card Slots: 1× SD Card Battery Type: DMW-BCM13PP Weight: 319g / 0.70lb  Warranty: Limited 1-Year List Price: US $450 | UK £ | DE €429 Current Price: Amz  
DESCRIPTION
Panasonic FT7 is the first resistant compact camera with an in-built electronic viewfinder, equipped with the 20.4MP 1/2.3'' MOS sensor and not so bright zoom lens (f/3.3-5.9) with the equivalent of 28-128mm.

It is also the first camera from this segment which offers an in-built electronic viewfinder (1.17 MP, zoom 0.45×). The camera is equipped with the 3'' LCD screen (unfortunately, not a touch one), 49-point phase-detection autofocus. There is also a possibility of recording films in 4K with the speed of 24f/s. In Full HD, the speed increases to 30f/s. In HD 720p, we will be able to record films in slow motion with the speed of 120f/s. The 4K Photo mode, known from more professional Panasonic cameras, is also at our disposal. This mode enables taking out single 8MP frames from 4K films. 

What is more, the camera can be immersed up to 31 metres and put under the pressure of 100kg. The camera is also supposed to endure falls from 2m and ensure work in the temperatures up to  -10°C.
 
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PANASONIC LUMIX TS7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
PANASONIC LUMIX TS7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TYPE OF CAMERA & OPTICS
Camera Type Compact
Lens Mount Type N/A Lens Type Lumix DC Vario, 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical
EFL: 4.9-22.8mm (35 mm equivalent: 28-128mm)
Aperture: f/3.3 (W) - 5.9 (T) to f/18
  IMAGE SENSOR
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
Crop Factor No Data Sensor Size 6.17 × 4.55mm
 1/2.3"
Low-Pass Filter No Data
Effective Pixels 20MP Total Sensor Pixels 21MP
Sensor Pixel Size 1.18µm
Sensor Dynamic Range No Data
Image Ratio 1:1
4:3
3:2
16:9
Maximum Resolution 5184 × 3888px
Other Resolutions
5184 × 3888px (20.2 MP, 4:3),
3712 × 2784px (10.3 MP, 4:3),
2624 × 1968px (5.2 MP, 4:3),
5184 × 3456px (17.9 MP, 3:2),
3712 × 2480px (9.2 MP, 3:2),
2624 × 1752px (4.6 MP, 3:2),
5184 × 2920px (15.1 MP, 16:9),
3840 × 2160px (8.3 MP, 16:9),
1920 × 1080px (2.1 MP, 16:9),
3888 × 3888px (15.1 MP, 1:1),
2784 × 2784px (7.8 MP, 1:1),
1968 × 1968px (3.9 MP, 1:1)
Image Stabilization Optical
Pixel Shift Technology No Dust Reduction System No   PROCESSOR
Processor Venus Engine
  EXPOSURE
Exposure Metering System No Data
Metering Methods Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Exposure Modes Manual
Program
Exposure Bracketing No   SENSITIVITY
Native ISO Sensitivity 80-3200 Lowest ISO  80 Highest ISO 6400   WHITE BALANCE
White Balance Presets AWB 
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Incandescent
Flash
White Set
White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Bracketing 5   FILE SYSTEM
Uncompressed Formats No Other Formats JPEG   FOCUS
Autofocus No Data
Manual Focus No
Number of Autofocus Points 49 Autofocus Sensitivity No Data Autofocus Modes Contrast Detect (sensor)
Multi-area
Center
Selective single-point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
Live View
Focus Peaking No Autofocus Stacking No Autofocus Fine Tune No Eye Autofocus
No   SHUTTER
Shutter Type Mechanical Slowest Shutter Speed 4sec
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/1300 sec
Fastest Electronic Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec
Bulb Shutter Mode No Shutter Release Modes No Data Top Shooting Speed 10.0fps
Buffer Size No Data
Silent Shutter
Yes Shutter Life Expectancy
No Data Self-Timer Yes 
(2 or 10 secs, 10 secs × 3 images)
  VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1,170,000
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 2.53× 
(0.45× 35mm equiv.)
  SCREEN
Articulated LCD Fully Articulated
Screen Type TFT LCD
Screen Size 3″
Screen Dots 1,040,000
Touch Screen No   FLASH
Built-In Flash Yes Accessory Shoe No Flash Bracketing No Flash Modes Auto
Auto/Red-eye Reduction
Forced On
Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync.
Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
Forced Off
Flash Sync Speed No Data Dedicated Flash System No   VIDEO FEATURES
Video Resolutions 3840 × 2160p: 30 fps, 24 fps
1920 × 1080p: 60 fps, 30 fps
1280 × 720p: 30 fps Movie File Formats MP4 Video Compression  H.264
Maximum Recording Time Up to 29min 59sec Time Code No Movie Log Gamma Output No Movie Highlight Display (Zebras) No Audio Format No Data
Time-Lapse Recording Yes   STORAGE
Storage Types SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
SDXC Memory Card/(Compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)
Card Slots 1   CONNECTIVITY
USB USB 2.0 Micro-B
HDMI HDMI D (Micro)
Microphone Port No
Headphone Port No
Wi-Fi Functionality Yes
802.11b/g/n built-in
Bluetooth No
NFC No
Remote Cotrol Yes 
(via smartphone)
GPS No   MENU
Total Settings No Data Supported Languages Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
  POWER
Battery Type DMW-BCM13PP Battery Life 300
Battery Charger Yes AC Adapter No Data Internal Charging Supported Yes
Vertical Battery Grip No
  PHYSICAL FEATURES
Body Material No Data Weather Sealed Yes Operating Environment -10 – 40 °C
100% Humidity
Waterproof to 31m (102')
Dimensions (W × H × D) 117 × 76 × 37mm 
4.61 × 2.99 × 1.46″
Weight 319g 
0.70lb 
  PRICE
MSRP US $450 | UK £ | DE €429
   
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Links Quick Info Description Photos of the Camera Comparison with Similar Cameras Technical Specification Video Review Image Samples Video Sample Full Review Specs Comparison Discussion Forum Files to Download Recommended Retailers  
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Review: Full Panasonic Lumix DC-TS7 Review Discussion: Panasonic Lumix DC-TS7 Discussion Files: Brochure | User Manual | Firmware Tags: Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 | DC-FT7 | FT7 Recommended Retailers: Amz  
QUICK PANASONIC LUMIX TS7 INFO
Effective Pixels: 20MP Sensor Size: 1/2.3" (6.17 × 4.55mm) Maximum Image Resolution: 5184 × 3888px Maximum Video Resolution: 3840 × 2160p @ 30p ISO: 80-3200 Dynamic Range:  No Data Color Depth:  No Data Lens Mount: N/A Card Slots: 1× SD Card Battery Type: DMW-BCM13PP Weight: 319g / 0.70lb  Warranty: Limited 1-Year List Price: US $450 | UK £ | DE €429 Current Price: Amz  
DESCRIPTION
Panasonic FT7 is the first resistant compact camera with an in-built electronic viewfinder, equipped with the 20.4MP 1/2.3'' MOS sensor and not so bright zoom lens (f/3.3-5.9) with the equivalent of 28-128mm.

It is also the first camera from this segment which offers an in-built electronic viewfinder (1.17 MP, zoom 0.45×). The camera is equipped with the 3'' LCD screen (unfortunately, not a touch one), 49-point phase-detection autofocus. There is also a possibility of recording films in 4K with the speed of 24f/s. In Full HD, the speed increases to 30f/s. In HD 720p, we will be able to record films in slow motion with the speed of 120f/s. The 4K Photo mode, known from more professional Panasonic cameras, is also at our disposal. This mode enables taking out single 8MP frames from 4K films. 

What is more, the camera can be immersed up to 31 metres and put under the pressure of 100kg. The camera is also supposed to endure falls from 2m and ensure work in the temperatures up to  -10°C.
 
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PANASONIC LUMIX TS7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
PANASONIC LUMIX TS7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TYPE OF CAMERA & OPTICS
Camera Type Compact
Lens Mount Type N/A Lens Type Lumix DC Vario, 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical
EFL: 4.9-22.8mm (35 mm equivalent: 28-128mm)
Aperture: f/3.3 (W) - 5.9 (T) to f/18
  IMAGE SENSOR
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
Crop Factor No Data Sensor Size 6.17 × 4.55mm
 1/2.3"
Low-Pass Filter No Data
Effective Pixels 20MP Total Sensor Pixels 21MP
Sensor Pixel Size 1.18µm
Sensor Dynamic Range No Data
Image Ratio 1:1
4:3
3:2
16:9
Maximum Resolution 5184 × 3888px
Other Resolutions
5184 × 3888px (20.2 MP, 4:3),
3712 × 2784px (10.3 MP, 4:3),
2624 × 1968px (5.2 MP, 4:3),
5184 × 3456px (17.9 MP, 3:2),
3712 × 2480px (9.2 MP, 3:2),
2624 × 1752px (4.6 MP, 3:2),
5184 × 2920px (15.1 MP, 16:9),
3840 × 2160px (8.3 MP, 16:9),
1920 × 1080px (2.1 MP, 16:9),
3888 × 3888px (15.1 MP, 1:1),
2784 × 2784px (7.8 MP, 1:1),
1968 × 1968px (3.9 MP, 1:1)
Image Stabilization Optical
Pixel Shift Technology No Dust Reduction System No   PROCESSOR
Processor Venus Engine
  EXPOSURE
Exposure Metering System No Data
Metering Methods Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Exposure Modes Manual
Program
Exposure Bracketing No   SENSITIVITY
Native ISO Sensitivity 80-3200 Lowest ISO  80 Highest ISO 6400   WHITE BALANCE
White Balance Presets AWB 
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Incandescent
Flash
White Set
White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Bracketing 5   FILE SYSTEM
Uncompressed Formats No Other Formats JPEG   FOCUS
Autofocus No Data
Manual Focus No
Number of Autofocus Points 49 Autofocus Sensitivity No Data Autofocus Modes Contrast Detect (sensor)
Multi-area
Center
Selective single-point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
Live View
Focus Peaking No Autofocus Stacking No Autofocus Fine Tune No Eye Autofocus
No   SHUTTER
Shutter Type Mechanical Slowest Shutter Speed 4sec
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/1300 sec
Fastest Electronic Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec
Bulb Shutter Mode No Shutter Release Modes No Data Top Shooting Speed 10.0fps
Buffer Size No Data
Silent Shutter
Yes Shutter Life Expectancy
No Data Self-Timer Yes 
(2 or 10 secs, 10 secs × 3 images)
  VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1,170,000
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 2.53× 
(0.45× 35mm equiv.)
  SCREEN
Articulated LCD Fully Articulated
Screen Type TFT LCD
Screen Size 3″
Screen Dots 1,040,000
Touch Screen No   FLASH
Built-In Flash Yes Accessory Shoe No Flash Bracketing No Flash Modes Auto
Auto/Red-eye Reduction
Forced On
Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync.
Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
Forced Off
Flash Sync Speed No Data Dedicated Flash System No   VIDEO FEATURES
Video Resolutions 3840 × 2160p: 30 fps, 24 fps
1920 × 1080p: 60 fps, 30 fps
1280 × 720p: 30 fps Movie File Formats MP4 Video Compression  H.264
Maximum Recording Time Up to 29min 59sec Time Code No Movie Log Gamma Output No Movie Highlight Display (Zebras) No Audio Format No Data
Time-Lapse Recording Yes   STORAGE
Storage Types SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
SDXC Memory Card/(Compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)
Card Slots 1   CONNECTIVITY
USB USB 2.0 Micro-B
HDMI HDMI D (Micro)
Microphone Port No
Headphone Port No
Wi-Fi Functionality Yes
802.11b/g/n built-in
Bluetooth No
NFC No
Remote Cotrol Yes 
(via smartphone)
GPS No   MENU
Total Settings No Data Supported Languages Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
  POWER
Battery Type DMW-BCM13PP Battery Life 300
Battery Charger Yes AC Adapter No Data Internal Charging Supported Yes
Vertical Battery Grip No
  PHYSICAL FEATURES
Body Material No Data Weather Sealed Yes Operating Environment -10 – 40 °C
100% Humidity
Waterproof to 31m (102')
Dimensions (W × H × D) 117 × 76 × 37mm 
4.61 × 2.99 × 1.46″
Weight 319g 
0.70lb 
  PRICE
MSRP US $450 | UK £ | DE €429
   
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Tamron's offer has just got expanded by an interesting lens – ultra wide-angle 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD zoom, which is supposed to mainly interest travel and landscape photographers, due to its possibilities.

The optical construction consists of 15 elements placed in 10 groups. Among them we will find four LD lenses, whose task is to minimize axial chromatic aberration, and two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lenses. This model is also equipped with the advanced technology of BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coatings, which are to efficiently minimize light reflection, in this way enabling the control and reduction of any light leaks and flares within the whole focal length range.

What is more, the surface of the front optical element has been covered with fluorine, which has perfect water and oil repelling properties. Thank to this, the front lens should be easier to clean and less susceptible to dirt.
 

1). Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD

Tamron has also equipped its new lens with a rounded 7-blade aperture – f/2.8 at wide angle 17 mm and f/4 at 35mm. It can be closed up to the value of f/16 (17mm) and f/22 (35mm).
 

2). Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD - Construction

When it comes to the autofocus, the lens applies OSD (Optimized Silent Drive), in order to ensure quiet work. Thanks to innovative system optimization, which involves the AF speed reduction gear, new Tamron can significantly reduce the noise of the drive, in comparison to conventional types of autofocus.
 

3). Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD
 
New ultra wide-angle Tamron zoom has the dimensions of 84 x 93mm and it weighs 460g, which makes it one of the smaller zooms in its class. The construction is sealed and is supposed to be resistant to splashes and dust.

Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD with Nikon mount is to appear on sale in September, whereas the model with Canon mount will be available in the last quarter of the year. The lens will cost $599.