Olympus SP-590UZ

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Olympus SP-590UZ as a "great do-it-all camera" with 12 MP resolution (1/2.33 in. CCD), 26x wide-angle optical zoom (26-767mm equiv.), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Pre-Capture feature, Face Detection AE/AF, In-Camera Panorama stitching, Movie 640×480 @ 30fps, Shadow Adjustment technology, PASM.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

DCRP (dcresource) has posted their review of the Panasonic ZS3 / TZ7, a compact ultrazoom that is "even better [than the Lumix DMC-TZ5]" and produces "very good photo quality" with 10.1MP (1/2.33-in. CCD) resolution, 12x wide-angle optical zoom (25-300mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (460K dots), P, plus Scene Modes, Intelligent Auto (iA) Technology (which automatically combines Shake Detection, Motion Detection, Face Detection AF/AE, Scene Detection and Quick AF) and HD Movie 1280×720 in AVCHD Lite with iA, zooming during recording and stereo sound.

Pentax Optio P70

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Pentax Optio P70 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera that is "easy enough and capable enough for anyone in the family or office to use" with 12MP (1/2.3-in. CCD) resolution, 4x wide-angle optical zoom (27.5-110mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, Digital Shake Reduction, 2.4-in. LCD (230K dots), Auto Picture mode, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Advanced Face Recognition technology, Vertical Snap mode and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 15fps.

Pentax Optio E70

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Pentax Optio E70, an ultra compact digital camera that produces "poor image quality" with 10MP (1/2.33-in. CCD) resolution, 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, Digital Shake Reduction, 2.4-in. LCD (112K dots), Auto Picture mode, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Advanced Face Recognition technology, Digital Panorama mode and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

What’s stylish, colorful, fun to use and doesn’t mind getting wet all over? The Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP is an ultracompact waterproof digital camera that gives good pictures and can be submerged up to 3 m (10 ft). Will this affordable digital camera fit your active lifestyle? We put this entry-level point-and-shoot digital camera through the paces and have lots of image samples to help you make up your own mind.

[ Read more in our Fujifilm Z33WP Review... ]

Nikon Coolpix L19

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix L19, an entry-level digital camera that produces "good quality pictures under a wide range of circumstances" with 8MP resolution (on a 1/2.5-in. CCD), 3.6x optical zoom (41-145mm equiv.), a large 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Motion Detection, Scene Auto Selector, Face-priority AF, Smile Mode, Blink Warning, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting. The L19 uses 2 AA batteries.

Nikon Coolpix L20

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Nikon L20, an entry-level digital camera that produces "good quality pictures under a wide range of circumstances" with 10MP resolution (on a 1/2.3-in. CCD), 3.6x optical zoom (38-136mm equiv.), a large 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), Motion Detection, Scene Auto Selector, Face-priority AF, Smile Mode, Blink Warning, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting. The L20 uses 2 AA batteries.

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera that "doesn’t measure up to Canon’s better current pocket cameras, like the Canon SD880 IS" with its 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3x optical zoom (33-100mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, an optical viewfinder, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1920×1080) @ 30fps, Smart AUTO, Face Detection, Face Detection Self-timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.

Editor’s note: Another interesting review which contradicts the one from Steve’s Digicams a few days back. As always, we encourage our readers to always "get a second opinion" (even from our own reviews) — a second perspective — and then make up your own mind.

OLYMPUS BRINGS CREATIVE FREEDOM TO THE E-450 DSLR

Olympus E-450

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 31, 2009 – Olympus announces its new entry-level digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is small in size and powerful in creativity. The new E-450 continues the E-400 series’ heritage of a small and portable design, powerful features, and ease of use for any skill level, including first time digital camera users. Thanks to Art Filters pioneered with the E-30 and E-620, the E-450 provides consumers with the creative freedom to capture their images in new fun and exciting ways.

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