Here’s my review of the Panasonic Lumix G1 – currently the only interchangeable lens camera in the market without a mirror box or optical viewfinder, which it makes up for with full-time live view. Be sure to check out full-sized photos taken straight out of the camera in the Panasonic Lumix G1 photo gallery too. Hit the link for the full review of the camera.
Here’s the Panasonic Lumix G1 Photo Gallery containing full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Panasonic Lumix G1 review for an in-depth look at the camera.
Here’s my review of the Sony Cyber-Shot T700, an ultra-thin camera with 10 megapixels, 4X optical zoom and a huge 3.5 inch touchscreen display. Hit the link for the full review of the camera.
Olympus announced a new entry-level digital SLR today, the E620 which replaces the E420. Olympus touts the E620 as the smallest digital SLR with built-in image stabilization. Check this out:
Olympus E620
(Entry-level digital SLR)
12.3 effective megapixels (LiveMOS sensor)
Four Thirds system lens mount (2x crop factor)
Sensor shift image stabilization
SuperSonic Wave Filter dust removal
2.7 inch rotating LCD
TruePic III PLUS imaging processor
Full manual controls with RAW mode and hotshoe
Built-in wireless flash control
7 point AF
Backlit controls
Optical viewfinder with 95% coverage and 0.96X magnification
Live view; with [...]
Samsung released three more cameras today, including a new compact super-zoom (Again?!) which puts itself even closer to its direct competitor, the Lumix ZS3:
Samsung HZ15W aka WB550
(Compact super zoom)
12 effective megapixels
24 – 240 mm (f3.3 – f5.8) 10X optical zoom lens
Optical image stabilization
3 inch LCD
Smart Auto mode and Smart Album photo search
Full manual controls
720p 30 FPS movie mode with sound
Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
Uses a lithium-ion battery
Available in March for $330
Samsung TL320 aka WB100
(Advanced compact camera)
12 effective megapixels
24 – 120 mm [...]
Canon released a whole bunch of new cameras today, beginning with their compact super-zoom, the SX200 IS, hot on the heels of the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 aka Lumix TZ7. There’s also Canon’s first ever waterproof/rugged camera.
Canon also announced the availability of their SX1 IS high-end super-zoom from last fall and entry-level PowerShot A480 from last month in the US.
Canon PowerShot SX200
(Compact ultra-zoom)
12 effective megapixels
28 – 336 mm (f3.4 – f5.3) 12X optical zoom lens
Optical image stabilization
3 inch LCD
Smart Auto, [...]
Sony released a handful of new digital cameras today, beginning with their latest ultra-zoom camera and two new ultra-thin cameras.
Sony Cyber-shot H20
(Ultra-zoom camera)
10 effective megapixels
38 – 380 mm (f3.5 – f4.4) 10X optical zoom lens
Optical image stabilization
3 inch LCD
Intelligent Auto mode, Smile shutter and Face Memory remembers faces
Full manual controls
HD 720p 30 FPS movie mode with sound
Takes Memory Stick Duo memory cards
Uses a lithium-ion battery
Available in April for $280
Sony Cyber-shot T90
(Ultra-thin camera)
12 effective megapixels
35 – 140 mm (f3.5 – f4.6) [...]
Samsung released four new cameras today. Why oh why must manufacturers come up with different names in different regions for the same camera? What exactly is the point?! Anyway, here they are:
Samsung SL820 aka IT100
(Mid-zoom compact)
12 effective megapixels
28 – 140 mm (f3.4 – f5.8) 5X optical zoom lens
Optical image stabilization
3 inch LCD
Smart Auto mode and Smart Album photo search
No manual controls
720p 30 FPS movie mode with sound
Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
Uses a lithium-ion battery
Available in May for $280
Samsung SL620 aka PL65
(Mid-zoom [...]
Fujifilm released five more digital cameras today, adding to the cameras they initially announced earlier this month.
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 (Entry-level super zoom)
10 effective megapixels
33 – 396 mm (f2.8 – f5.0) 12X optical zoom lens
Sensor-shift image stabilization
2.7 inch LCD
Automatic scene recognition and Instant Zoom features
Full manual controls
VGA 30 FPS movie mode with sound
Takes xD/SD/SDHC memory cards
Uses 4 AA batteries
Available in March for $250
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 (Stylish ultra-compact)
10 effective megapixels
35 – 105 mm (f3.7 – f4.2) 3X optical zoom lens
2.7 inch LCD
Automatic [...]