Casio Exilim EX-G1

Capture Life’s Elements on EXILIM Digital Cameras from Casio

CASIO RELEASES WORLD’S SLIMMEST*1 SHOCK-RESISTANT DIGITAL CAMERA

EXILIM G – Waterproof and Dustproof, in a .78-inch,*2 Smart Design

DOVER, NJ, November 18, 2009 — Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of the EX-G1 shock-resistant, waterproof, dustproof digital camera—the first in the company’s new EXILIM® G brand of digital cameras. With its smart design featuring functional beauty, the EX-G1 embodies Casio’s endurance-minded features and specifications in a sleek 0.78-inch*2 low-profile camera.

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Pentax Optio W80

“The Pentax Optio W80 is an incredibly versatile compact digicam.”

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Pentax Optio W80 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera with "average image quality" and featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Auto Picture mode.

[ Read the Pentax W80 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Olympus TOUGH 6000 / 6010

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Olympus TOUGH 6000 / 6010 [Specs], a waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof ultra compact digital camera with "very good noise control right up to 400 ISO" and featuring 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), sensor-shift image stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), VGA movie (640×480) @ 30fps, Tap Control, Face Detection, Smile Detection and In-Camera Panorama.

Pentax Optio W80

“An easy-to-use, tough as old boots camera for all the family.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Pentax Optio W80 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera with "average image quality" and featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Auto Picture mode.

[ Read the Pentax W80 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

Olympus TOUGH 8000

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Olympus TOUGH 8000 [Specs], an ultra compact perfect for those with an active lifestyle "with its ability to go anywhere and capture images from places most digicams would never stand a chance." and featuring 12M resolution (on a 1/2.33-inch CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Face Detection, In-Camera Panning Panorama, Perfect Shot Preview, Red-Eye Fix, Beauty Mode and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps. The TOUGH label indicates it is also shockproof (from drops of up to 2m/6.6 ft), waterproof (as deep as 10m/33 ft), freezeproof (to -10°C/14°F), and crushproof (withstand up to 100kgf /220lbf).

Olympus TOUGH 6000

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Olympus TOUGH 6000 [Specs], a waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof ultra compact digital camera "fine for landscapes and scenery" featuring 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), sensor-shift image stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), VGA movie (640×480) @ 30fps, Tap Control, Face Detection, Smile Detection and In-Camera Panorama.

Olympus TOUGH 6000

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Olympus TOUGH 6000 [Specs], a waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof ultra compact digital camera with "superb rugged and waterproof build quality," featuring 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), sensor-shift image stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), VGA movie (640×480) @ 30fps, Tap Control, Face Detection, Smile Detection and In-Camera Panorama.

Olympus TOUGH 6000

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Olympus TOUGH 6000 [Specs], a waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof ultra compact digital camera that is "great for the active or adventurous person" with its 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), sensor-shift image stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), VGA movie (640×480) @ 30fps, Tap Control, Face Detection, Smile Detection and In-Camera Panorama.

OLYMPUS STYLUS TOUGH SERIES CAMERAS DARE THE WORLD TO BRING IT ON!

Stability Meets Durability: Shakeproof Dual Image Stabilization Added to Shockproof, Waterproof and Freezeproof Design of STYLUS TOUGH-8000 and STYLUS TOUGH-6000 Cameras

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., January 7, 2009 – There’s really only one word to describe the new shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof cameras from Olympus: Tough! Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on earth, the Stylus Tough series builds on the impressive specifications of the renowned Stylus SW Series by adding Dual Image Stabilization. Now, when the STYLUS TOUGH-8000 and STYLUS TOUGH-6000 arrive at the windy mountain peak or dive into choppy waves, they stay steady and ready to capture blur-free images in virtually any condition.

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