Pentax will release the Optio P80 and E80 wallet-friendly compact digital cameras in September 2009. Available in three fashionable colors including Black, Pearl, and Mint, the Optio P80 comes jam packed with a 12.1 Megapixel sensor, a 4X PENTAX wide angle zoom lens with 27.5 wide angle, a 2.7-inch LCD display, PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) technology, Face Detection, Smile Capture and ISO up to 6400. This camera is able to record 720p HD video at 30fps.
The Pentax Optio E80 is an entry-level camera that features a 10 Megapixel CCD, a 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD display, ISO up to 6400, and Face Detection. The camera is able to record 720p HD video at 15fps. The Pentax Optio P80 retails for $199.95, meanwhile the E80 is priced at $129.95. More
The new Nikon Coolpix S570 will be launched in September this year. The 12MP camera features a 5x wide-angle zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, ISO 3200 at full resolution, a 2.7-inch bright LCD display, a 4-way VR image stabilization mode, a scene auto selector mode, Nikon smart portrait system and move mode. Available in black, red, blue and pink, the Nikon Coolpix S570 is priced at $199.95. [DailyDigitals]
Some friends at Akihabara have reviewed the famous Canon Powershot G10 DSLR. As a successor to the G9, the Powershot G10 features a 14.7-megapixel CCD sensor with a new 28-140mm wide zoom, a 3.0-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle, and a DIGIC IV processor. Here is the verdict.
What to say? Well I kind of like the G10, despite its weakness over 200 ISO, hey this is a Point & Shoot After All, The G10 is a great capable little camera which can be either use for leisure and if you are willing to learn more about how to play with exposure and ISO, of if you an Amateur or Semi-Pro looking forward to always carry a good camera along with him. Personally if I had to start a News Blog from scratch and needed a descent affordable compact camera, the G10 will be my first choice! Oh and I forget, the G10 also offer a Video Mode, just forget about it… This features is purely marketing rather than useful.
See more pictures after the jump. You can also download the video review here. More
Fujifilm today announced its brand new compact digicam. Known as the FinePix J30, the 12MP shooter comes equipped with a new Panoramic shooting mode, a 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, Picture Stabilization mode, Face Detection technology with auto red-eye removal, maximum ISO sensitivity to 3200 (at 3MP), and a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery with a charger. The camera is currently available three different colors including pink, silver or black. The new Fujifilm FinePix J30 will be available later in August 2009 for a yet undisclosed price. Stay tuned for more updates. [Press Release]
Olympus has recently released its new rugged digital camera. Dubbed as the mju TOUGH 6010, the camera comes jam packed with a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.6x optical zoom, waterproof up to 9.8 feet, shockproof up to 4.9 feet, and works even when the temperature drops to 14 degree of Fahrenheit. The µ Tough-6010 will be available later this month for $488. More
Olympus Korea will release its next generation digital camera that is known as the Olympus Pen (model: EP-1) with interchangeable lenses. Designed by renowned style guru Yoshihisa Maitani, the camera represented the perfect marriage of simplicity, style and performance. This small camera can also record HD quality videos with depth of field and Art Filter effects familiar from still photography. The E-P1 also adopts all the advantages of Olympus imaging technology including Image Stabilization, a dust reduction system, and bright interchangeable lenses. The Olympus EP-1 will be available for 795,000 Won or around $620 (excluded lenses). More
