Digital Camera News and Reviews

Panasonic HDC-TM700

CNET UK has reviewed the Panasonic HDC-TM700 HD camcorder. This camcorder from Panasonic is pretty expensive so it is not for all videographers, but for those of use that can afford it is interesting to see what kind of quality the camcorder brings us.

Some key features for the Panasonic HDC-TM700:
-1080p HD recording
-Touchscreen
-Able to take 14.2 megapixel pictures
-12x optical zoom (35-420mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-32GB internal memory
-Weighs 380g

CNET UK ends up giving the Panasonic HDC-TM700 HD a very good review with an overall score of 8.0 out of 10 points. The reviewer finds the TM700 to take stunning movies, has very good still photos compared to other camcorders and has nice features like manual zoom and a focus ring. What the reviewer do not like is that the HD camcorder is quite expensive and that the playback of large high quality video files can be too much for even top shelf computers.
Read the full review of the Panasonic HDC-TM700 camcorder here.

Samsung NX10

Photography Blog has reviewed the new Samsung NX10 mirror-less compact digital camera. This Samsung camera is a strong competitor to the Mirco Four Thirds cameras from Panasonic and Olympus as it uses a larger sensor and have crammed more megapixels into the sensor (14.6 megapixels).

Some key features for the Samsung NX10:
-14.6 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor
-Mirror-less compact digital camera
-720P movie capture
-3″ AMOLED screen
-921k Electronic Viewfinder

Photography Blog ends up giving the Samsung NX10 a “Higley Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The NX10 scores highest on image quality and value with a perfect score. It also scores high on design while scoring a bit lower on ease of use and features. According to Photography Blog Samsung has made a winner especially when you look at the price tag and image quality, but I’m a bit disappointed in the traditional DSLR-look that they chose for their new format. Nevertheless it is great to see more camera companies starting to produce mirror-less cameras.
Read the full review of the Samsung NX10 mirror-less compact digital camera here.

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Photography Blog is once again very early with their reviews of digital cameras. This time they have reviewed the Olympus PEN E-PL1 micro four thirds camera. The latest micro four thirds camera is a cheaper and smaller camera than the EP-1 and EP-2. The E-PL1 also has a plastic chassis compared to the metal one for its big brothers.

Some key features for the Olympus PEN E-PL1:
-12.3 megapixel image sensor
-Sensor image stabilization
-2.7″ LCD screen
-HD video recording
-ISO sensitivity from 100 to 3200
-Face detection
-6 art filters

Photography Blog ends up giving the Olympus PEN E-PL1 a “Highly Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4.5 stars out of 5. The Olympus camera scores highest on ease of use and image quality while scoring a little lower on design and features. Overall it seems like Olympus has come up with another winner addition to their micro four thirds line up. I’m considering myself to buy into the micro four thirds system to get a smaller set up and the PEN E-PL1 is a strong contender for my money.
Read the full review of the Olympus PEN E-PL1 micro four thirds camera here.

Samsung ML-2525

Trusted Reviews has tested the Samsung ML-2525 mono laser printer. This printer from Samsung is able to print up to 24 pages per minute and has a pretty big capacity with its 250 sheet paper tray.

Some key features for the Samsung ML-2525:
-Print speeds up to 24 ppm
-250 sheet paper tray
-8MB built in memory
-Connects with USB 2

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Samsung ML-2525 a very good score with an overall score of 9 out of 10 points and it even gets a Trusted Reviews Award. The printer scores highest on value and print quality and a little lower on features and print quality. The ML-2525 seems to be an excellent mono laser printer at a nice price.
Read the full review of the Samsung ML-2525 mono laser printer here.