Does it take really good quality pictures underwater? We are going to Cozumel &amp; I would love to take pictures of my kids swimming with the fish
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For underwater, I thought they were pretty good shots. We used ours in Puerto Morales, so same vicinity as Cozumel. If you want to contact me at dasjman@yahoo.com, I can send you a couple images I took this past June while snorkeling, if it helps you decide. Obviously, the more expensive cameras take better pictures, but for the price, I was very satisfied with it.
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I though the camera was good for water pictures. Wouldn't use it for any other reason. Pic to pic time is average and once you turn it on it is ready to go.
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Absolutely! We took ours snorkeling in Hawaii and took it into the ocean with us. It also takes very good photos out of the water. The only problem we ever had with it was remembering to switch from underwater photo setting to regular photo mode and then back again. But the camera was great.
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I was thinking about buying this camera before Christmas, and I viewed a test report video online. The reviewer actually went out on a lake in a rowboat, talked about the waterproofing feature, and then actually dunked the camera and lens under water. He then immediately lifted the Pentax out of the water and proceeded to take pictures with it and it worked!! So perhaps the answer is you should not try to swim under water with it, but it does survive a quick dunk underwater if you happen to drop the camera into water.
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I am also comparing these 2 Cameras. I want to use for Snorkeling and Beach pictures on our upcoming cruise. My preference is for Quality Underwater Photos over how stylish the actual camera is. Also, I am looking for the one with the Best Zoom Capabilities....... Anyone out there own one of these cameras ???
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Yes -- it takes incredible pictures out of the water -- there are several settings which allow for settings such as toy camera, B&W with splash of color, cross screen, boost color!
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I did some snorkeling while on vacation and the camera takes excellent photos and videos underwater, you will not be disappointed. As for the GPS, it did work while snorkeling, which was approximately 6ft underwater not sure if it will work going deeper underwater...hope this helps
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Yes, it is an underwater camera and you can take it under water. We have used it under water during snorkeling, probably 30 minutes at a time. Works preety good.
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Dear Alicia, it takes good pictures out of the water and decent ones in water so long as the water is clear. All in all for the price, I'm satisfied. Hope this helps.
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Also not familiar with the FT5. I did a lot of research before I bought the Olympus. I have been very happy with this camera. We have taken it to the Caribbean twice and used it extensively in fresh and salt water without any leakage of water. The pictures are great, and the modes available for underwater and beach scenes are amazing and far better than other more expensive cameras that I have. I have also used the camera in extreme cold while skiing and have had great success with no problems with either video or still pictures. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Sorry I can't help with the direct comparison to the Panasonic. Also not familiar with the FT5. I did a lot of research before I bought the Olympus. I have been very happy with this camera. We have taken it to the Caribbean twice and used it extensively in fresh and salt water without any leakage of water. The pictures are great, and the modes available for underwater and beach scenes are amazing and far better than other more expensive cameras that I have. I have also used the camera in extreme cold while skiing and have had great success with no problems with either video or still pictures. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Sorry I can't... » Read More Also not familiar with the FT5. I did a lot of research before I bought the Olympus. I have been very happy with this camera. We have taken it to the Caribbean twice and used it extensively in fresh and salt water without any leakage of water. The pictures are great, and the modes available for underwater and beach scenes are amazing and far better than other more expensive cameras that I have. I have also used the camera in extreme cold while skiing and have had great success with no problems with either video or still pictures. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Sorry I can't help with the direct comparison to the Panasonic. « Show Less
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Have not used the camera underwater. I don't think it is really meant for that and it is not a touch screen model.
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I bought the camera before having my vacation in Miami. It is good for water activities. however u need to read the manual.Make sure water not get in
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If you want a digital camera that takes great pictures above as well as underwater, this is a excellent one to consider. It was a gift to my son and his young family before they headed to a vacation at the Atlantic Ocean shore. They had great fun with it, and came home with great photos, and happy enthusiasm about their new camera.
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yes, I recently took it with me to Jamaica and had no problems with it. It never leaked underwater and took wonderful pictures for a small point and shoot camera.
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It should be fine.. You can take pictures underwater. It is sealed very well! It tells you in the manual what to do. Hope this helps.
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I have taken it swimming, and took photos under water - not for a long time and probably only two feet below the surface. If we could have held our breath longer and stopped laughing - the photos would have turned out better. It captured bubbles, expressions, and images in a deep, dark pond. And, it still works. Also us it a lot to take pictures when skiing. We always pack a second battery, just in case.
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You can take pictures underwater. I have taken quite a few it has worked well for me on those occasions