Panasonic Lumix DC-TS7 (Lumix DC-FT7)

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

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