I'm in the market for a travel camera
This one has just been released - generally goes for around $550 and cheapest I've seen is $499 at Plaza cameras so this seems like a good price but there is limited stock
The other camera I'm looking at is the Olympus TG5 which at $487 is also on special but lots of stock
Yes it gets higher ratings it seems
Plus looking at video the Olympus looks better
Have compared Olympus and Panasonics ever since the FT-1 and have always bought the Panasonic only because it fits in the pocket better in an otherwise close comparison
1/2.3 sensor though. I suggest a minimum 1" sensor, even on a travel camera. The Lumix TZ110 or a Sony 1" would be my choice.
Had a TG4 and the waterproof hatch flicked open first time I snorkelled. Became an aquarium for rest of trip.
TG5 has exactly same hatch setup .. so buyer beware.
I've been using a TG-5 for a few months now underwater with no issues.
It's taken some amazing pictures too. I'm sure a better 1" camera would be an improvement, but for an underwater setup would cost at least double the price of this.
Was it a freak coincidence that the safety switch and then the door switch got tripped? Or was the safety switch not engaged before you went under?
I got a Nikon like this - highly recommend it
https://www.ryda.com.au/index.php/nikon-coolpix-w300-digital…
i have an older model of these, my thoughts are pretty positive. no problems in the water but I wouldnt tempt the devil by putting it back in water a few years later.
I had an old sony (tx100?) also waterproof but the sand and crap would get caught in the flap over the lense
The Panasonics allow you to replace the seals if they perish with age. Having said that my original FT-1 seals are still good. I use mine in salt water/surf and make sure to rinse well after each use.
hmm i'll look into it, i still dont know if i'd trust a job done by myself.
DPReview did a pretty good comparison (though light on detail on the Panasonic since it was not yet released) - the Olympus should be the better of the two.