Panasonic LUMIX DMC-SZ7

Panasonic launches two new 10x optical zoom ultra slim digital cameras, the LUMIX DMC-SZ7 and LUMIX DMC-SZ1. Both of them pack a 25mm wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 10x zoom in a slim, compact body. The SZ7 features a 14.1 Megapixel MOS sensor and is capable of 1920×1080/60i video, while the 16.1 Megapixel SZ1 supports 720p video recording. Each of them has a 3-inch Intelligent LCD display that automatically adjusts the backlight based on the environment’s lighting.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 Violet

Panasonic launches two new slim, compact and affordable point-and-shoot cameras, the 16.1 Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FH8 (aka LUMIX DMC-FS45) and the 14.1 Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FH6 (aka LUMIX DMC-FS40). Both cameras are equipped with a 24mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens with 5x optical zoom and F2.5, which is ideal for low-light shooting, and the zoom range can be extended to 10x with iA Zoom (Intelligent Auto Zoom) function with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the help of Intelligent Resolution technology. They are capable of HD 1280x720p video recording (FH8 in MP4 format and FH6 in Motion JPEF format).

Panasonic LUMIX ZS20 Front

Panasonic updates its ZS-series of long-zoom cameras with the new LUMIX DMC-ZS20 (aka LUMIX TZ30) with 20x optical zoom, which is the follow-up to the LUMIX ZS10. The new ZS20 sports a 24mm ultra wide-angle 20x optocal zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, and it is the world’s slimmest digital camera with 20x zoom lens. The camera is equipped with a 14.1 Megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor and a 3-inch Smart Touch LCD touchscreen display for easy operation that allows for Touch AF, Touch Zoom or Touch Shutter.

Samsung releases its WB150F and DualView DV300F digital cameras. The former is a high-zoom camera with 18x optical zoom lens, and the latter is a DualView camera featuring a 1.5-inch LCD on the front of the camera to assist in self-portraiture. Both of them are SMART cameras with built-in WiFi connectivity, allowing users to photo sharing and backup.

Sony adds to its Cyber-shot lineup a new ultra slim digital camera, the DSC-TX66 that measures just 12.2mm at its thinnest part, which is about the thickness of a standard AA size battery. The camera sports a 18.2 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens. It features super fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.25 seconds in low-light, and packs BIONZ high-speed image processor. The TX66 also includes Extra High Sensitivity technology for enhanced low light performance.

Along with the 30x zoom Cyber-shot HX200V, Sony also brings the more compact Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and DSC-HX20V camera with 20x optical zoom. They are equipped with 18.2 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor, 20x optical zoom lens and BIONZ processor that rapidly analyzes the Extra-High Sensitivity data from the sensor. With Clear Image Zoom technology, they can even provide 40x zoom. Each of them has a 3-inch LCD display and offers HDMI output.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 Red

Sony adds three new entry-level Cyber-shot point-and-shoot digital cameras – the DSC-W610, DSC-W620 and DSC-W650. All of them feature Sony’s 360 Sweep Panorama mode for users to capture seamless 360-degree panoramic images with one easy “press and sweep” motion. Their Intelligent Auto mode automatically optimizes camera settings based on outside shooting environment.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 Violet

Along with the waterproof TX200V, Sony also brings the new Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 and DSC-WX50 compact stylish digital cameras. Both models are equipped with 16.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor and an improved BIONZ image processor to deliver enhanced low-light performance and auto focus speeds. They former comes with a 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD touchscreen while the latter gets a smaller 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD display.

Sony is launching the new Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V, a compact, slim, stylish and rugged digital camera. The new shooter is waterproof to 5 meters (16 feet), freezeproof to 14°F and dustproof. It features a new reinforced glass design on the front and a sleek, compact design that fits the slimmest pocket or purse. The TX200V, follow-up to the TX100V, sports a 18.2 Megapixel Exmor R COMS image sensor, and a new BIONZ processor that combined to deliver low-noise images; and a 5x optical zoom lens with Clear Image Zoom technology that boosts the zoom range to 10x.

Olympus’ TOUGH TG-820 is the latest addition to the TOUGH line, which sets a new benchmark for Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, Crushproof and Dustproof performance. Intended to deliver superb image quality even in extreme environments, the TG-10 iHS includes the new iHS (Intelligent, High-Sensitivity and High-Speed) family of technologies. The camera is waterproof to 33 feet, shockproof to 6.6 feet, freezeproof to 14 °F and even Crushproof to a weight of 220 pounds, and dustproof.