Guide: three all-terain cameras for the summer

the choice


Panasonic Lumix FT4


You have an adventurer's heart? A photograph on land, in air or under water? The Panasonic Lumix FT4 should delight you. If it looks a lot like its predecessor, the Lumix FT4 is no less than the standard shockproof camera. Despite its compactness, it is not afraid of a fall (up to 1.5 m), dust, or even the cold (-10 ° C). Even divers find their account since it supports to 12 meters deep and has a "underwater photography" mode. Its optical (equivalent to a 28-128mm) certainly has less amplitude than other species but it is stabilized to avoid blur. Too bad the touch screen of 6.7 inches diagonally does not have a better definition (230,000 dots). With a GPS, it retains the coordinates of shooting but also the altitude (on land or under water) and air pressure. The creative people can achieve time-lapses with the intervalometer. The videos are full HD quality with the added 50 frames per second.

two alternatives


Nikon Coolpix AW100


Despite its amazing strength (falling from 1.5 meters high, diving down to -10 meters, minimum temperatures of -10 ° C), it conceals a wide screen of 7.5 inches diagonally, a 16 megapixels sensor and a powerful zoom (equivalent to a 28-140mm in 24x36). For all photographers, several technologies can help them succeed every one of their shots. In video, it does well with a full HD quality and recording speeds of 15 to 240 frames per second. Travelers will love the location-based photos. Athletes appreciate the burst mode allowing up to 7.1 frames per second.

Olympus TG-620


Anti-shock (up to 1.5 meters), waterproof under water (immersion up to 5 meters), resistant to cold (-10 ° C), the Olympus TG-620 can accompany you anywhere. A dual stabilization ensures clear shots. The most creative are not disappointed as it features 3D modes, HDR, animals and many artistic filters. Its 5x optical zoom (28-140 mm equiv. 35mm) allows both wide shots and detailed photos. Its 12 million pixels sensor allows you to shoot in Full HD. It operates with one hand for convenience, especially underwater.