Vivitar ViviCam E128 vs. Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Vivitar ViviCam E128 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Vivitar ViviCam E128 vs. Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Product Type Digital camera - compact Digital camera - 4K - compact
Height - 7.61 cm
Width - 11.67 cm
Depth - 3.73 cm
Weight - 293 g
Weight Details - Camera only: 293 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 319 g
Enclosure Colour Black | Purple Blue
Protection - Waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof, dust-resistant
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Optical Zoom - 4.6x
SENSOR Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Sensor Resolution 18.1 Megapixel 20.4 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type - High Sensitivity MOS
Total Pixels - 21,100,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution - 20,400,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size - 1/2.3"
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 30 fps
Image Stabiliser Electronic Optical (POWER O.I.S.)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
LENS Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Type 8.15 f/3.0 Zoom lens - 4.6x zoom - 4.9 - 22.8 mm - f/3.3-5.9
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 28 - 128mm
Focus Adjustment Focus free Automatic
Min Focus Distance - 30 cm
Macro Focus Range - 5cm
Zoom Adjustment - Motorised drive
Lens Construction - 8 groups / 10 elements
Features - Aspherical lens
FOCUSING Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 49
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection Yes Face Detection AF/AE
VIEWFINDER Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Viewfinder Type - Built-in - electronic
Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.2"
Viewfinder Resolution - 1,170,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage - 100%
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
ISO (Max) - 6400
Light Sensitivity - ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Exposure Metering - Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic Programme, automatic
Shooting Programs - Panorama assist, Underwater, sports mode, beach & surf, snow, handheld night shot, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion
Special Effects - Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Standard
White Balance Automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, daylight Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade
Max Shutter Speed - 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed - 4 sec
Exposure Compensation - ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
DISPLAY Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Type 2.7" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format - 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
FLASH Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Camera Flash Built-in flash Built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto mode Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, slow sync
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes
Features - AF illuminator
Effective Flash Range - 0.3 m - 5.6 m: ISO auto (wide lens)
0.3 m - 3.1 m: ISO auto (wide lens)
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Digital Video Format AVI H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG JPEG
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format - AAC
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
MEMORY Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Memory Card Max Supported Size 32 GB -
Image Storage JPEG 4928 x 3696 JPEG 5184 x 3888
JPEG 3712 x 2784
JPEG 2624 x 1968
JPEG 5184 x 3456
JPEG 3712 x 2480
JPEG 2624 x 1752
JPEG 5184 x 2920
JPEG 3840 x 2160
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 3888 x 3888
JPEG 2784 x 2784
JPEG 1968 x 1968
Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 100 fps - slow motion mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Battery Type AAA standard form factor Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details 3 x AAA (optional) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1250 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 300 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 250 shots (LCD Monitor off)
CONNECTIONS Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Interface USB 2.0 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Print Standard - Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Computer Connectivity Mac, Windows -
Tripod Mount Connection Point Yes -
Connector Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Self-Timer Delay Yes 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed - 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 30 frames per second (8MP)
Additional Features Anti-Shake DSP Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, histogram display, colour control, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera film editing, contrast control, text stamp, Time-Lapse recording, noise reduction, Post Focus function
OTHERS Vivitar ViviCam E128 Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7
Included Accessories USB cable, wrist strap Hand strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable
Software Vivitar Experience Image Manager -
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Underwater Use - Yes
Underwater Depth - Up to 31 m
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