Sony DSC-WX1 Cyber-shot

“The DSC-WX1 didn’t live up to the hype.”

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 [QuickPrice Check], a 10.2M resolution (1/2.4-in. CMOS) ultra compact digital camera with 5x optical zoom (24-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD, Easy Shooting Mode, iAUTO, iSCN, Intelligent AF, Sweep Panorama, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Continuous Shooting 10fps (10.2M full resolution), Anti Motion Blur mode, Handheld Twilight Mode, Face Detection, Smile Shutter Technology, Pet Mode, PHOTO MUSIC, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony WX1 Review at: DCRP (dcresource) ]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“Not only do I highly recommend the DMC-GF1 — I can tell you that I bought one to take on my trip.”

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M/R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M DMW-MA3R.

Read the Panasonic GF1 Review at: DCRP (dcresource)

[ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 [QuickPrice Check] ]

Pentax K-7

“Offers more features per dollar than anything else out there.”

DCRP (dcresource) has just published their review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR [Specs], “an excellent digital SLR” featuring 14.6MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), PASM, 30-1/8000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, Dynamic Range Optimizing (capturing 3 images and combining them in-camera), RAW, weather-proof stainless steel alloy body, optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, Live View with Face Detection AF (Contrast-Detect), Continuous Shooting 5.2fps, and HD Movie (1536 x 1024 @ 30fps).

[ Pentax K-7 Quick Price Check ]

Nikon D3000

“Very good photo quality; good high ISO performance.”

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Nikon D3000 [Specs], an entry-level Family digital SLR camera with 10.2MP (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), PASM, Guide Mode, Scene Modes, 11-point AF, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), and RAW. There is no Live View or Movie Mode. The Nikon D3000 can be purchased with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens which is optically image stabilized.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 / FZ38

DCRP (dcresource) has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 / FZ38, an “impressive super zoom camera” with 12.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 18x wide-angle optical zoom (27-486mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD, Intelligent AUTO (iA) mode, PASM, Scene modes, Face Recognition, and HD movie 1,280 x 720 pixels @ 30 fps.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

DCRP (dcresource) has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 [Specs], an ultra compact camera that "is worth considering if you really want the manual controls" and which features 12.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (25-125mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (230,000 dots) LCD with Touch Screen Manual Operation, Intelligent Auto, PASM, and HD movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“Takes everything that made the DMC-G1 (and the GH1, for that matter) so appealing, and puts it into a more compact body.”

DCRP (dcresource) has published their first look of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 [QuickPrice Check], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M/R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M DMW-MA3R.

Canon PowerShot SD970 IS

DCRP (dcresource) has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera with "very good photo quality" and featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.8-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Smart AUTO, Face Detection, Face Detection Self-timer and new Active Display Technology (just tilt or shake camera to advance photo in Playback).

[ Canon PowerShot SD970IS QuickPrice Check ]

Samsung HZ15W / WB550

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Samsung HZ15W [QuickPrice Check], an ultra zoom that is “definitely one of the best Samsung cameras” with its 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 10x wide-angle optical zoom (24-240mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), Smart Auto, Program AE, Manual, Beauty Shot, Scene modes, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 30fps.

Olympus E-P1

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Olympus E-P1 [Specs], the world’s smallest Interchangeable Lens System camera with a “combination of size, style, photo quality, and features [that] is hard to beat” and featuring 12.3MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm High Speed Live MOS Sensor), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Reduction, an extra large 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), HD Movie (1280×720 @ 30fps) with stereo sound, Intelligent AUTO (auto scene recognition), Scene Modes, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, PASM modes, Shutter speed range of 60 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb (up to 30 min.), Continuous Shooting at 3fps, RAW file format, Digital Level, MF Assist, a hot shoe, Live View Autofocus system with real time focus, Multiple Exposure, six built-in Art Filters and ePortrait. In a welcomed change for an Olympus digital camera, the E-P1 uses the Secure Digital (SD / SDHC) memory cards.