Here is this week’s (May 5-11, 2012) digital camera review roundup:

• DCRP (dcresource) finds that the Pentax K-01 [QuickPrice Check] “is a bulky yet stylish camera that offers excellent image quality when paired with a quality lens. The size and ergonomics are certainly not for everyone, and the autofocus is way too slow for action shooters.“
• Steve’s Digicams reviews the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS [QuickPrice Check] and finds that it “performed beyond our expectations for a sub $200 point-n-shoot.“
• DigitalCameraInfo likes the Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR [QuickPrice Check] as “a serious travel zoom with great control.“
• DPReview awards Gold to the Nikon D800 [QuickPrice Check] since it “excels in areas that require no extra effort on your part; notably its impressive high ISO performance, fast and accurate AF system and the wide dynamic range of its image files.“
• Imaging Resource reviews the Pentax Q [QuickPrice Check] and finds that “in terms of image quality, pitting the Q against the mirrorless competition is playing it against a stacked deck: it simply can’t win.“
• PhotographyBLOG recommends the Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR [QuickPrice Check] but cautions that “while the FinePix F770EXR advances Fujifilm’s travel-zoom vision in some ways, in others, most notably image quality and price, it represents a step backwards.“
• DigitalCameraReview loves the Olympus OM-D E-M5 [QuickFact Sheet] concluding that “if I were in the market for a mirrorless, interchangeable lens compact digital and was not wedded to any particular manufacturer or system, the [Olympus] E-M5 would probably be it.“
• ePHOTOzine highly recommends the Canon 5D Mark III [Specs] as “an excellent Digital SLR capable of excellent image quality and fast performance.“
• ePHOTOzine recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V [QuickPrice Check] as “a feature packed travel zoom compact with good image quality.“
• For more camera reviews, to get a second opinion, and just to read the best reviews on the Web, visit our Reviews Matrix.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

“The Sony HX20V is a feature packed travel zoom compact with good image quality.“

We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

ePHOTOzine has published their review of the Sony DSC-HX20V, a 18.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor) compact ultra zoom digital camera with 20x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (25-500mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, GPS, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), iAUTO, iSCN, P, Manual, Continuous Shooting 10fps, 3D Still Image and Sweep Panorama, Natural Flash, Background Defocus, and Full HD 1920×1080/60p Movie.

Read the Sony HX20V Review @ ePHOTOzine.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

“The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is an excellent Digital SLR capable of excellent image quality and fast performance.“

We’ve added another Canon 5D Mark III [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

ePHOTOzine has posted their review of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, a DSLR with 22.3MP resolution using a full-frame (24 x 36mm) CMOS sensor, ISO in the range of 100-25600 (expandable to ISO L:50, H1:51200 and H2:102400) with HD video capture at 1920×1080 pixels resolution for up to 30min recording time (no more 4GB per clip limit), an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution LCD (1040k-dot), Integrated Cleaning System, Live View for stills and video, 6fps continuous shooting, AF 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points), a approx. 100% coverage optical viewfinder, and an improved weather-resistant body.

You can read the Canon 5D Mark III Review @ ePHOTOzine.

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Olympus OM-D E-M5

“If I were in the market for a mirrorless, interchangeable lens compact digital and was not wedded to any particular manufacturer or system, the [Olympus] E-M5 would probably be it.“

We’ve added another Olympus OM-D E-M5 [QuickFact Sheet] review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Olympus OM-D E-M5, a Digital Interchangeable Lens Compact System Camera with 16.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm 4/3 Live MOS Sensor), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Reduction, an extra large 3.0-in. Tilt/Touch OLED (610k-dot), Eye-level electronic viewfinder (approx. 1.44M-dot, 120fps refresh rate), Intelligent AUTO (auto scene recognition), PASM modes, Scene Modes, Art Filters, Shutter speed range of 60 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb, Continuous Shooting at 9fps, RAW file format, Digital Leveler, MF Assist, a hot shoe, Multiple Exposure, Wireless flash control, and Full 1080 HD Movie (1920×1080/60i) with stereo sound in a Magnesium-alloy and Aluminum construction coupled with advanced splash and dust protection.

Read the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Review @ DigitalCameraReview.

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Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

“While the FinePix F770EXR advances Fujifilm’s travel-zoom vision in some ways, in others, most notably image quality and price, it represents a step backwards.“

We’ve added another Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR, a 16MP resolution (1/ 2-inch EXR CMOS) compact ultra zoom with 20x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (25-500mm equiv.), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (460k-dot), PASM, Motion Panorama 360, Film Simulation, High Speed Auto Focus, GPS, Continuous Shooting at 8fps (16MP), High Speed Movie at 320fps, Multiple Exposure, and Full HD 1080p Movie 1920×1080 @ 30fps with stereo sound.

Read the Fujifilm F770EXR Review @ PhotographyBLOG.

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Nikon D800

“The [Nikon] D800 also excels in areas that require no extra effort on your part; notably its impressive high ISO performance, fast and accurate AF system and the wide dynamic range of its image files.“

We’ve added a new Nikon D800 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has published their review of the full-frame Nikon D800 with 36.3MP (35.9 x 24.0 mm CMOS sensor FX format), 51-point AF system, 3.2-in. (921k-dot) LCD, Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder, Shutter Speed 1/8,000 to 30 sec. plus bulb, Continuous shooting 5fps, MUP (mirror up), Picture Control System, PASM, Advanced Scene Recognition System, RAW, ISO 100 to 6400 (expandable from ISO 50 to ISO 25600 equivalent), i-TTL balanced fill-flash and Active D-Lighting, Live View, and Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 30p/25p/24p with built-in monaural (or optional external stereo) microphone. The D800 has dual card slots and accepts Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant).

Read the Nikon D800 Review @ DPReview.

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Fujifilm FinePix FX750EXR

“[The Fujifilm F750EXR] is a serious travel zoom with great control.“

We’ve added another Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR, a 16MP resolution (1/ 2-inch EXR CMOS) compact ultra zoom with 20x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (25-500mm equiv.), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (460k-dot), PASM, Motion Panorama 360, Film Simulation, High Speed Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting at 12fps (4MP), High Speed Movie at 320fps, Multiple Exposure, and Full HD 1080p Movie 1920×1080 @ 30fps with stereo sound.

You can read the Fujifilm F750EXR Review @ DigitalCameraInfo.

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Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

“The Canon PowerShot A4000 IS performed beyond our expectations for a sub $200 point-n-shoot.“

We’ve added a new Canon PowerShot A4000 IS [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS, a 16MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD) entry-level digital camera with a 8x optical zoom (28-224mm equiv.), Smart AUTO, P, Scene Modes, Intelligent IS, a 3.0-in. LCD (230K-dot) and 720p HD Movie 1280×720 @ 25fps.

You can read the Canon A4000 IS Review @ Steve’s Digicams.

Related Links:

• Canon A4000 IS Technical Specs