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Olympus OM-D E-M5 First Impressions Review

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:00 -0500

We’ve gotten our hands on Olympus’ latest bit of retro flavor, the E-M5. The camera will revive the famous OM line of interchangeable lens cameras with a digital spin. Read on for our full impressions after spending some time with this mix of old school and new.

Olympus reveals two new point-and-shoot models

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:00 -0500

Olympus has announced two new fixed lens models today, the long zoom SZ-31MR iHS and the durable TOUGH TG-820 iHS. This news arrives alongside the announcement of Olympus’ impressive new E-M5 which, conveniently, we’ve already had our hands on.

Pentax unveils WG-2 toughcam

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0500

Pentax has finally unveiled the anticipated Optio WG-2, successor to their excellent WG-1 waterproof camera. The new model’s durability features have been upgraded, and the chassis has been redesigned with a very attractive armored look.

Canon dips toes into tough-cam pool with PowerShot D20

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

After a few years out of the tough-cam game, Canon is back with outdoorsy PowerShot D20.

Canon announces SX260 HS long-zoom, two WiFi ELPHs

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A 20x zoomer for your pocket and two point-and-shoots that you may recognize from last month—now with touchscreens and WiFi that nobody asked for.

Canon announces six A-series cameras

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Canon has announced six new additions to their A-series of compact, PowerShot cameras. All six models will feature 16 megapixel CCD sensors and 720p HD video capture.

Nikon unveils D800 and D800E, 36.3 megapixels for under $3000

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:01:00 -0500

Nikon announced today the release of their long-awaited update to the D700, creatively titled the D800. The D800 will offer a 36.3-megapixel full-frame sensor, many of the same tricks as the high-end D4, and will be available for under $3000. Read on for the full breakdown of the high-resolution camera.

Head to Head: Sony NEX-5N and Olympus PEN E-P3

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:29:00 -0500

We’ve put the Sony NEX-5N through every test we can think of, and it came out with some great performance numbers. Read our head-to-head comparison to see how it stacks up against our mirrorless camera of the year from 2011, the Olympus E-P3.

Head to Head: Sony NEX-5N and Sony NEX-5

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:27:00 -0500

We’ve put the Sony NEX-5N through every test we can think of, and it came out with some great performance numbers. Read our head-to-head comparison to see how it stacks up against its predecessor, the Sony NEX-5.

Sony Alpha NEX-5N Digital Camera Review

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:48:00 -0500

We put the Sony NEX-5N through a battery of performance tests and stack it up against the competition to see how well it fairs. The 5N’s large DSLR-size image sensor produced great images, with a selection of lenses that is vastly improved in just the past year.

Pentax's risky K-01 is like no other mirrorless camera

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0500

Pentax has made a brave move with their latest mirrorless system camera: they’ve to ignored all prevailing trends in the space, and announced a new model that strongly favors form over function (gasp!).

Nikon launches Coolpix P510, the world's longest superzoom

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:01:00 -0500

The P510’s 42x, 24-1000mm lens leaves others in the dust, while the P310 packs an f/1.8 piece to dominate dark shooting situations.

Nikon debuts S9300 and S6300 Coolpix long-zooms, two others

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:01:00 -0500

Two new long CMOS-based long zooms are always a good reason to get excited, though we can’t say as much about the two new low-end point-and-shoots.

Three new entry-level compacts from Nikon

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:01:00 -0500

Nikon unveils three “family” oriented compacts for price-conscious shoppers, including a superzoom, a tough cam for tight budgets, and a AA-powered entry-level model.

Is More Zoom Always Better?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500

Conventional wisdom says that superzooms are soft. We crunched the data on every fixed-lens camera we tested in 2011 to see if long-zoom cameras really are at a disadvantage when it comes to resolution.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 First Impressions Review

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Panasonic’s latest premium travel zoom packs a 20x lens and a slew of high-end features. But above all, it aims for better image quality than its predecessor.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 First Impressions Review

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Panasonic’s “Tuff Lite” camera offers a rugged build on a tight budget. It could sway some casual buyers with its sub-$200 price tag and worry-free concept.

Panasonic debuts ZS20 and ZS15 travel zooms, TS4 and TS20 tough cams

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A handful of new Lumix compacts to round out the 2012 lineup, including a some travel zooms with some good-looking sensors, and a budget-friendly tough cam with broad appeal.

Sony has us dreaming of summer with waterproof, stylish TX200V compact

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:00:00 -0500

Sony has announced three new compact cameras for their 2012 lineup, all with Exmor CMOS image sensors. Read on for the full breakdown on these three models, including the stylish, waterproof TX200V.

The Megapixel War Is Over

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:01:00 -0500

For the first time since you could afford a digital camera, megapixel counts have stopped rising.

Pentax unveils Optio VS20, unique dual-shutter compact

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0500

Pentax has unveiled their creative new Optio VS20 digital camera, a 20x travel zoom distinguished by its dual shutter releases and zoom levers designed to make portrait shooting more comfortable.

The Valentine's Day Camera Gift Guide

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:18:00 -0500

Flowers and chocolates are nice, but here are a few exciting alternatives to the same old Valentine’s Day gifts.

CES Wrapup: 2012 Digital Camera Preview

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:22:00 -0500

An eventful CES sets the stage for a busy, exciting year of camera announcements.

Sony Alpha A77 First Impressions Review

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:11:00 -0500

We got a chance to spend more time with Sony’s A77, their latest line-leading DSLR. Read on to get our full breakdown on this 12fps speed demon.

Fujifilm FinePix T400 First Impressions Review

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:42:00 -0500

The T series is a jump up the Fuji point-and-shoot line from the JX series, with the biggest difference being a 10x zoom lens instead of a 5x one. Other than that, we see the same megapixels, the same 720p HD video recording, the same, very basic, interface, the same stabilization, and the same processing features.

Fujifilm JX580 First Impressions Review

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:28:00 -0500

Building off of Fujifilm’s JX series from last year, the new FinePix JX580 heads up a line of very basic point-and-shoot cameras.

Casio Exilim EX-ZS150 First Impressions Review

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:32:00 -0500

We’ve spent some time with Casio’s entry-level EX-ZS150, a 12.5x zoom travel compact to be released in 2012. Read on for our impressions of the sub-$230 point and shoot.

Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera First Impressions Review

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:04:00 -0500

The legendary photography brand takes a crack at an Android handset, with an extra emphasis on photography, including a 3x optical zoom lens.

Olympus VR-340 First Impressions Review

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:12:00 -0500

Replacing the VR-320 as Olympus’ cheapest and slimmest travel zoom, the recently announced VR-340 condenses 10x optical zoom into a pocketable chassis, and captures shots on a new 16 megapixel CCD.

Samsung WB150F First Impressions Review

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:42:00 -0500

This pocket superzoom offers a huge 18x zoom range and Samsung’s Smart WiFi system for less than $230. So far, so good, but we have reservations about the image quality.