“An easy-to-use camera that should survive most family holidays.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Pentax Optio WS80 [QuickPrice Check], a waterproof (up to 1.5 m / 5 ft) ultra compact digital camera with 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x optical zoom (35-175mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction (digital image stabilization), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Auto Picture, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Dynamic Range Adjustment.

[ Read the Pentax WS80 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

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- Pentax WS80 Technical Specifications

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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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“The [Pentax] WS80 is … built to survive an active lifestyle.”

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Pentax Optio WS80 [QuickPrice Check], a waterproof (up to 1.5 m / 5 ft) ultra compact digital camera with 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x optical zoom (35-175mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction (digital image stabilization), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Auto Picture, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Dynamic Range Adjustment.

[ Read the Pentax WS80 Review at: TrustedReviews ]

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- Pentax WS80 Technical Specifications

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“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 ]

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.

“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 ]

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).

DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP [Specs], “a fun camera to use [with] nice overall image quality” which is waterproof down to 3m, and featuring 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Face Detection with automatic Red-Eye removal, Face Detection Group Timer, Blog mode, Scene Recognition Auto, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

The Pentax Optio W80 features 12.1MP resoluti0on (on a 1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Pixel Track SR, High sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR), Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR), 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), Auto Picture mode, Scene Modes, D-Range optimizer, Digital Wide function, Face Detection, Smile Capture mode, Blink Detection, and HD Movie (1280 x 720 pixels @ 30fps).

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FUJIFILM LAUNCHES WATERPROOF FINEPIX Z33WP FOR ACTIVE FAMILIES

‘Life-Proof’ FinePix Z33WP Captures Treasured Moments Anytime, Anywhere, and in Any Conditions

Valhalla, NY, February 17, 2009 – Expanding the popular Z-series digital cameras for young-at-heart, trend-savvy consumers, FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. delivers flexible functionality and form to active and hip users with the launch of the FinePix Z33WP digital camera. Perfect for budding photographers who want to experience life to the fullest, the FinePix Z33WP enables users to capture those precious moments, regardless of the conditions and share them easily with their extended network of friends and family members.

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