Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

DPReview has published their reviews of 6 waterproof digital cameras: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3, Sony Cyber-shot TX10, Olympus Tough TG-810, Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS, Ricoh PX and Fujifilm FinePix XP30.

To find out which camera came out on top, read the Group test: Waterproof Compact Cameras @ DPReview.

Fujifilm FinePix XP30

“The Fujifilm FinePix XP30 is a good enough camera for the happy snapper that either has kids or enjoys the more extreme side of life and needs a camera that can cope with abuse.”

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PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix XP30, a super-slim waterproof digital camera in a metal uni-body chassis with a tactile grip finish. The XP30 features 14.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Sensor-shift image stabilization, a 6.9-cm (2.7-in.) LCD display screen (230k-dot), built-in GPS, SR AUTO, Motion Panorama, and HD 720p movie 1280×720 pixels @ 30fps with monaural sound. Besides being waterproof down to 16.4 feet (5m), the XP30 is also shockproof from a fall of to 1.5m (4.9ft), freezeproof with temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) and dustproof.

You can read the Fujifilm FinePix XP30 review at: PhotographyBLOG.

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Fujifilm FinePix XP30

“Built to survive the kinds of knocks, scrapes and soakings that would damage most non-toughened cameras.”

We’ve added a new Fujifilm FinePix XP30 [QuickPrice Check] to our Reviews Matrix.

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix XP30, a super-slim waterproof digital camera in a metal uni-body chassis with a tactile grip finish. The XP30 features 14.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Sensor-shift image stabilization, a 6.9-cm (2.7-in.) LCD display screen (230k-dot), built-in GPS, SR AUTO, Motion Panorama, and HD 720p movie 1280×720 pixels @ 30fps with monaural sound. Besides being waterproof down to 16.4 feet (5m), the XP30 is also shockproof from a fall of to 1.5m (4.9ft), freezeproof with temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) and dustproof.

You can read the Fujifilm FinePix XP30 review at: TrustedReviews.

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Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR

Today Fujifilm Canada announced its Spring line-up of 12 new cameras spanning a variety of expertise levels, price ranges and cool new features. With new EXR-CMOS sensor technology, built-in GPS tracking technology, superzooms from 15x to 30x, an affordable 10x long zoom compact and HD video capabilities in all cameras, the new line-up offers something for everyone. The new FinePix digital cameras will be available to Canadian consumers beginning in February 2011, and details of each are below.

FinePix HS20EXR with 30x Wide Angle Manual Zoom – $499.99
• New exclusive EXR-CMOS sensor and EXR Processor for impressive results in all lighting conditions
• 30x wide angle Fujinon lens can also shoot as close as 1 cm Super Macro
• Full HD movie at 1080p and high speed movies up to 320 fps
• 16 MP and Motion Panorama 360 Degree Shooting

FinePix F550EXR – Premium Compact Superzoom – $349.99
• New exclusive EXR-CMOS sensor and EXR Processor for impressive results in all lighting conditions
• 15x wide angle Fujinon Optical Zoom lens
• GPS technology with over 500,000 built-in locations
• RAW-file capture, 16 MP, full HD movie at 1080p
• Motion Panorama 360 Degree Shooting
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FinePix S3400 and S2950 – DSLR-Style Superzooms – $279.99 and $229.99
• 28x (S3400) and 18x (S2950) wide angle Fujinon optical zoom lenses
• Electronic viewfinder and 3″ LCD screen
• Facebook/YouTube Easy Web Upload
• Full Manual controls
• 14 MP, High Sensitivity up to ISO 6400

FinePix XP20 and XP30 – Adventureproof cameras now with scratchproof screen – $199.99 and $229.99
• Shockproof to 1.5 metres, waterproof to 5 metres, freezeproof to -10°C and dust/sandproof
• Scratchproof 2.7 LCD screen
• HD 720p video and In-camera movie editing
• Built-in GPS (XP30 only)
• 14 MP, 5x wide angle Fujinon Optical Zoom lens

FinePix Z90 – Stylish Touch Screen – $169.99
• 3.0 LCD Touch Screen with Tap & Shoot feature
• Facebook/YouTube Easy Web Upload
• In-Camera Editing functions
• 720p HD movie, 14 MP, 5x wide angle Fujinon Optical Zoom lens

FinePix T200 – Affordable compact with 10x zoom and HD video – $179.99
• Slim superzoom with 10x wide angle Fujifinon Optical Zoom lens
• Motion Panorama Mode
• Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Recognition
• 14 MP, high contrast 2.7″ LCD screen, 720p HD movie capture
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FinePix JX300 and JV200 – Affordable and Feature-packed – $139.99 and $109.99
• Motion Panorama Mode
• 720p HD movie capture
• Intelligent Scene Recognition and Digital Image Stabilization
• Face Detection with Smile and Blink Detection
• 14 MP, high contrast 2.7″ LCD screen, 5x wide angle (JX300) and 3x wide angle (JV200) Fujinon Optical Zoom lenses

FinePix AX300 and AV230 – Simple point and shoot with lots of bang for the buck – $94.99 and $84.99
• Motion Panorama Mode
• Face Detection with Smile and Blink Detection
• Intelligent Scene Recognition and Digital Image Stabilization
• 14 MP, 2x AA Batteries, high contrast 2.7″ LCD screen, 5x wide angle (AX300) and 3x wide angle (AV230) Fujinon Optical Zoom lenses

PRESS RELEASE

Fujifilm unveils its Spring 2011 digital camera line-up featuring innovations including the new EXR-CMOS sensor

Eleven new digital cameras include Superzooms (15x to 30x), models with the EXR-CMOS sensor, improved shockproof/waterproof cameras, a touch screen camera with web-friendly features and an affordable 10x long zoom compact.

Mississauga, ON – Fujifilm Canada today announced eleven new digital cameras for Spring 2011, offering Canadians of all experience levels innovative technologies and a wide range of options including new GPS technology and new EXR-CMOS Sensor Technology. Fujifilm’s new EXR-CMOS Sensor Technology allows users to capture sharp and clear images in all scenes and lighting conditions with high-speed functions so no shot is missed. This advanced sensor technology is paired with an impressive 30x Manual Zooming Fujinon Lens in the FinePix HS20EXR; and a 15X Fujinon Optical Zoom Lens with GPS technology in the F550EXR.

Fujifilm’s success with DSLR-style cameras continues with the FinePix S3400 and S2950, offering 28x and 18x wide angle Fujinon Optical Zoom Lenses respectively. As an alternative to traditional superzooms, the FinePix T200 long zoom compact camera boasts a 10x wide angle Fujinon Optical Zoom lens in a super slim body; and the FinePix XP20 and XP30 are tougher shockproof/waterproof cameras that can stand up to even more of life’s adventures.

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