I’ve just completed my review of the Olympus PEN E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera, a compact interchangeable lens camera and upscale version of the original PEN E-P1. Visit the Olympus PEN E-P2 photo gallery as well for full-sized photos.

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And we’re back with more camera reviews… first off, here’s the Olympus PEN E-P2 Photo Gallery containing full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Olympus PEN E-P2 review for more about the camera.

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It’s official! Panasonic global just made two new Micro Four Thirds cameras official. The new Lumix G2 and G10 (the G2 is the higher end model of the two) both replace the aging Lumix G1. Yes, two cameras to replace one – the Lumix G2 being the more ‘direct’ successor of the G1, while the G10 is probably going to be a lower priced alternative. No news about the replacement for the Lumix GH1 however, but I wouldn’t be surprised if its replacement is due for later this summer/fall…

[Specifications to come]

As PMA 2010 comes to a close and the middle of the year approaching fast in a matter of months (how time flies), and time to review a bunch of cameras. I already have several Canon’s in mind… I’ve finished testing the Olympus E-P2 PEN, along with a few Nikon compacts, whose reviews will be up really soon. Of course, there will be a mix of newer Olympus cameras (tasty 30X zoom SP800 included) and Sony’s as well. Any specific cameras you’d like to see reviewed? Feel free to post a comment below!

Sony just announced two new additions to their Cyber-shot line today. The Cyber-shot H55 is a basic version of the H5V camera announced last month – for one Benjamin less, you’ll get the Cyber-shot H55, a similar looking camera sans GPS, backlit CMOS, full HD movie mode and less bells and whistles. Also announced today is the Cyber-shot TX5, Sony’s first ever rugged digital camera. The camera is essentially a T-series cameras that’s more ruggardized to match competing offers in the market by other camera makers.

Sony Cyber-shot HX55
(Compact super-zoom)

• 14 effective megapixels
• 25 – 250 mm (f3.5 – f5.5) 10X optical zoom lens
• Optical image stabilization
• Active stabilization reduces high levels of camera shake in movie mode
• 3.0 inch LCD (230,000 pixels)
• Some manual controls
• Standard Sweep Panorama mode
• Face detection, software redeye removal
• Standard HD (1280 x 720) 30 FPS movie mode with sound and optical zoom
• Single memory card slot takes either SD/SDHC or Memory Stick Duo cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in April for $250

Sony Cyber-shot TX5
(Rugged compact camera)

• Rugged design: Waterproof (10 feet/3 meters), shockproof (5 feet/1.5 meters), freezeproof, dustproof
• 10 effective megapixels (backlit CMOS)
• 25 – 100 mm (f3.5 – f4.6) 4X optical zoom lens
• Optical image stabilization
• 3 touchscreen LCD (2301,000 pixels)
• No manual controls
• Enhanced Sweep Panorama mode
• High Dynamic Range mode takes and combines two photos into 1 HDR shot
• Continuous shooting up to 10 frames per second at full resolution
• Face detection, software redeye removal
• Standard HD (1280 x 720) 30 FPS movie mode with sound and optical zoom
• Single memory card slot takes either SD/SDHC or Memory Stick Duo cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in April for $350

I’ve just reviewed the Nikon D3000, Nikon’s latest affordable, entry-level digital SLR. Visit Nikon D3000 photo gallery as well for full-sized photos taken using the camera. Hit the link for the full review.

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What happens when you pair up the capable Panasonic Lumix GF1 with the Olympus Micro Zuiko 17 mm f2.8 Pancake lens? Well, quite obviously you get this 6 test chart photo gallery which shows you the Panasonic GF1’s image quality from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 and also the image quality characteristics of the Micro Zuiko 17 mm f2.8 pancake lens.

Enter the GF1 + 17 mm f2.8 gallery!