Olympus FE-5020

“I was impressed with the 5020′s ability to take photos in the available light of any given situation and create a “decent” image.”

We’ve added another Olympus FE-5020 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Olympus FE-5020, an affordable [MSRP US $160] ultra compact strictly entry-level point-and-shoot digital camera. What grade did Steve’s Digicams give this digital camera?

You can read the full Olympus FE-5020 Review at: Steve’s Digicams.

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Samsung NX10

DPReview has published their hands-on preview of the Samsung NX10 [Specs], a Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) camera with 14.6MP on an APS-C CMOS image sensor, 3.0-in. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) display screen (614k-dot), VGA EVF (921k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene modes, Smart [Dynamic] Range, Supersonic Dust Reduction, and HD movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps with mono sound.

[ Read the Samsung NX10 hands-on preview at: DPReview ]

Samsung NX10

DPNow has published their hands-on preview of the Samsung NX10 [Specs], a Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) camera with 14.6MP on an APS-C CMOS image sensor, 3.0-in. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) display screen (614k-dot), VGA EVF (921k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene modes, Smart [Dynamic] Range, Supersonic Dust Reduction, and HD movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps with mono sound.

[ Read the Samsung NX10 hands-on preview at: DPNow ]

Samsung NX10

Focus Numérique has published their “Prise en mains” of the Samsung NX10 [Specs], a Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) camera with 14.6MP on an APS-C CMOS image sensor, 3.0-in. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) display screen (614k-dot), VGA EVF (921k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene modes, Smart [Dynamic] Range, Supersonic Dust Reduction, and HD movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps with mono sound.

[ Read the Samsung NX10 "Prise en mains" at: Focus Numérique ]

Samsung NX10

Samsung has launched the first salvo in what will certainly be the big camera “war” in 2010: the first Digital Interchangeable Lens (“mirrorless DSLR”) camera with an APS-C sized image sensor.

[Panasonic was the first with the G1, followed by Olympus with the E-P1, and again by Panasonic with its GF1. All DIL cameras however use the Four Thirds System image sensor that is slightly smaller than the APS-C sensor. The Leica X1 has an APS-C sensor but the lens is not interchangeable.]

The Samsung NX10 features 14.6MP resolution (on an APS-C CMOS sensor), a 3.0-in. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen (614k-dot), VGA EVF (921k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene modes, Smart [Dynamic] Range, Supersonic Dust Reduction, and HD movie. The NX10 promises ultra fast AF speed with a high precision contrast AF [apparently a match to Panasonic's GF1]. Image Stabilization is lens based.

The Samsung NX 18-55mm (27-83mm equiv.) F/3.5-5.6 OIS lens will be sold as a kit lens. A 55-200mm (75-300mm equiv.) OIS tele zoom and 30mm (45mm equiv.) F2 pancake prime (no IS) are also available. The mount is a new Samsung NX mount, with an adaptor for the Pentax K mount to be available later.

Dimensions: 123 x 87 x 39.8 mm / 4.8” x 3.4” x 1.6” (excluding the projecting parts of the camera)
Weight: 353g / .78 lbs (without battery and card)

Here is how the Samsung NX10 compares against the other DSLRs and DILs as far as dimensions and weight are concerned:

As you can see, that’s quite small, just slightly larger than the Olympus E-P1 / Panasonic GF1. By designing a viewfinder “hump,” Samsung has chosen the conservative design route (like what Panasonic did with the G1/GH1) so that the NX10 looks more like a dimunitive DSLR rather than the brand new category it is supposed to be.

Read the Press Release »