Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon FS200

Camcorder Info has reviewed the Canon FS200 camcorder. This Canon camcorder has a 37x optical zoom lens that can be expanded to 41x with an advanced zoom system.

Some key features for the Canon FS200:
-37x optical zoom lens (45.8 – 1695mm) and 2000x digital zoom
-Uses SDHC memory card
-Digic DV II image processor
-Widescreen HR recording, Dual Shot Mode and Image Stabilizer

Camcorder Info ends up giving the Canon FS200 a very good review as they find the camcorder to one of the best standard definition camcorder of 2009. It is very compact, stylish and it feels good in your hand. The video quality that the Canon camcorder produces is also pretty good.
Read the full review of the Canon FS200 camcorder here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1

Imaging Resource has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 compact digital camera. This a small pocket-able camera with a long 12x zoom lens that seems like an interesting carry around camera.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1:
-10.1 megapixel sensor
-12x optical zoom (25 – 300mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Optical image stabilization
-Face detection
-Ability to record 720p HD movies

Imaging Resource ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 a “Dave’s Pick” award as the camera has a very usable zoom range (25 – 300mm), the optical image stabilization works well, high FPS and it is able to produce pictures of good quality. One downside is a bit soft corners in pictures taken at the wide side of the zoom range and some ISO noise.
Overall the DMC-ZS1 seems like a very good superzoom camera that can fit in your pocket.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 camera here.

Epson Stylus SX610FW

CNET UK has tested the Epson Stylus SX610FW four-in-one wireless printer that lets you fax and scan. The printer uses individual inks so one should be able to save a bit money on ink costs.

Some key features for the Epson Stylus SX610FW:
-Four-in-one printer
-Scan
-Fax
-Wireless connectivity
-6.3cm LCD screen
-Print speeds up to 38 pages per minute

CNET UK gives the Epson Stylus SX610FW a pretty good review where the printer scores 7.9 points out of 10. The reviewer likes how easy it is to set up the printer and it is able to make text prints of excellent quality, but on the downside the Epson printer makes photos that are a bit dull. Seems like a good choice for businesses wanting an inkjet printer.
Read the full review of the Epson Stylus SX610FW printer here.

Olympus mju TOUGH-6010

CNET UK has reviewed the Olympus mju TOUGH-6010 digital compact camera. This rugged Olympus camera can handle depths down to 3 meters and is also shockproof in addition to having the so-called Art filters.

Some key features for the Olympus mju TOUGH-6010:
-12 megapixel sensor
-3.6x optical zoom lens (28-102mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen with Tap Control
-image stabilization
-magic filters
-waterproof down to 3 meters
-shockproof up to 1.5 meters
-freeze proof to -10 degrees Celsius

CNET UK ends up giving the Olympus mju TOUGH-6010 a mediocre 6.1 out of 10 score. The reason for this score is as the lens produces unsharp pictures at the edges. The noise reduction software from Olympus is a bit overactive making the pictures smothered. On the positive side the reviewer likes the design of the camera and the zoom range is useful.
Read the full review of the Olympus mju TOUGH-6010 camera here.