“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.

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 ]

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.

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.

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Sony W290 [QuickPrice Check], a “decidedly average (at best)” ultra compact digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent Auto, Easy Mode, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter™ technology, Face Detection, Selected Face Memory, Anti-Blink, Red-Eye Reduction, Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 30fps.

DCRP (dcresource) has published their comparative reviews of four super zoom cameras: the Olympus SP-590UZ [Specs], Nikon Coolpix P90 [Specs], Pentax X70 [QuickPrice Check], and Kodak EasyShare Z980 [QuickPrice Check]. Comparative reviews are à-la-mode these days on a number of digital camera review sites, starting with DPReview. These are always popular and make for interesting reading.

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D [Specs], a DSLR with "excellent high ISO performance" and featuring 15.1MP resolution (on a 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor), an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution (920K dots) LCD, Integrated Cleaning System, 9-point Phase Detection AF, Live View, PASM, Shutter Speed range of 30 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb, Continuous 3.4fps, and RAW file format.

[ Canon EOS Rebel T1i Quick Price Check ]

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Olympus E-620 DSLR [Specs], a DSLR with "very good" photo quality and featuring 12.3MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS sensor), in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, a large 2.7-in. Swivel LCD (230K dots), Dust Reduction System, 7-point Phase Detection AF, Live View with 11-point Contrast-Detect AF, PASM, 13 Scene Modes, Shutter Speed range of 60 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb, Continuous 4fps, Wireless Flash Control, 6 Art Filters, RAW file format, and illuminated control buttons.