Digital Camera News and Reviews

Panasonic HDC-SD80

Trusted Reviews has tested a HD camcorder from Panasonic. The Panasonic camcorder is called Panasonic HDC-SD80 and has features such as 37x opticol zoom and hybrid image stabilization.

Some key features for the Panasonic HDC-SD80:
-1/5.8in CMOS sensor with 1.5Mpixels
-Full HD recording
-37x optical zoom lens
-2,000x digital zoom
-Touch-screen LCD
-Hybrid image stabilization
-Uses SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the HDC-SD80 an overall score of 8 out of 10 possible points. The camcorder scores highest on design, image quality, value for your money and performance, while it scores a little lower on performance. The HD camcorder from Panasonic gives you good value for you money and is able to record videos of good quality. In addition it comes with a pretty nice price tag.
Read the full review of the Panasonic HDC-SD80 HD camcorder here.

Brother MFC-7860DW

About.com has tested a monochrome laser printer from Brother that is able to print wireless. The laser printer is called Brother MFC-7860DW and Brother claims it can print up to 27 pages per minute.

Some key features for the Brother MFC-7860DW:
-Print speeds up to 27 pages per minute
-Up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
-Wireless and ethernet printing
-250-sheet capacity paper tray
-35-page capacity auto document feeder (ADF)

About.com ends up giving the MFC-7860DW a good review with an overall score of 4.5 stars out of 5 possible. On the positve side the reviewer finds aspects such as very fast print speeds, automatic duplexing and the wireless printing is easy to use. There are a few negative points including the LCD screen is a bit hard to read and it does not support printing from Blackberry devices. Seems like Brother has made a winner with this monochrome laser printer.
Read the full review of the Brother MFC-7860DW wireless monochrome laser printer here.

Lexmark C792de

Printer Comparison has tested a color laser printer from Lexmark. This multifunction printer is called Lexmark C792de and has very fast print speeds in addition to having a larger color LCD screen with touch abilities.

Some key features for the Lexmark C792de:
-Print speeds up to 50 pages per minute in both color and monochrome
-Print resolutions up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
-4.3-inch color touch screen
-Automatic duplexing
-USB and ethernet connecitivty
-550-sheet paper drawer
-100-sheet multi-purpose feeder

Printer Comparison ends up giving the C792de an overall score of 4 out 5 possible stars. The printer scores highest on print speeds, ease of use and print quality, while it scores a bit lower on operational costs and features. On the positive side the reviewer finds the printer very easy to use, it is quick and has some useful business features. There are some negative points too including its big size and USB port does not work with Word Docs.
Read the full review of the Lexmark C792de multifunction color laser printer here.

Olympus SZ-20

Photography Blog has reviewed a new slim travel camera from Olympus. The digital camera is called Olympus SZ-20 and has nice features such as 16 megapixels, 3D photo shooting and it is able to record full HD movies.

Some key features for the Olympus SZ-20:
-16 megapixel backlit image sensor
-12.5x optical zoom lens (24-300mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-3D photo shooting mode
-9 fps full-resolution continuous shooting
-Eight Magic Filters
-Full 1080p HD movies

Photography Blog ends up giving the SZ-20 an “Above Average” rating with an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. The Olympus camera score highest on value for your money, a little lower on features and design, while it scores lowest on image quality and ease of use. The camera has many nice features and a low price tag that is hard to beat, but the controls could be better and the image quality is bit lacking in some areas.
Read the full review of the Olympus SZ-20 super-slim travel-zoom compact camera here.