Digital Camera News and Reviews

Panasonic Lumix G2

Trusted Reviews has tested a new Micro Fours Thirds camera from Panasonic. The camera is called Panasonic Lumix G2 and is the successor to the Lumix G1. The camera comes with the stabilized lens 14-42mm Lumix G VARIO f/3.5-5.6 MEGA OIS.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix G2:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-3″ touchscreen LCD
-Pop-up flash
-Electronic viewfinder
-Stabilized lens: 14-42mm Lumix G VARIO f/3.5-5.6 MEGA OIS
-Records videos in 720p HD AVCHD Lite format

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix G2 a “Trusted Reviews Recommended” reward with an overall score of 9 out of 10 points. The G2 gets a top score on build quality, almost perfect score on features while getting a little lower on image quality and value for your money. The G2 seems to be even better than the G1 even though the update is not that big. The camera seems like a winner so if you are looking to get into the Mirco Four Thirds system this might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix G2 digital camera here.

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Imaging Resource are very early this time with their reviews. They have already reviewed the Sony Alpha NEX-5 that will be released in the summer of 2010. The NEX-5 is the mirrorless digital camera with interchangeable lenses answer from Sony to the Mirco Four Thirds cameras from Olympus and Panasonic, and the Samsung NX-10 camera.

Some key features for the Sony Alpha NEX-5:
-Mirrorless digital cameras with interchangeable lenses
-14.2 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
-3″ tilt LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity 200-12800
-1080i AVCHD video recording
-3D Sweep Panorama mode

Imaging Resource ends up giving the Sony Alpha NEX-5 a very good overall score and it even gets a “Dave’s Pick” reward. On the positive side the reviewers find the Sony to have a very compact design, takes good pictures at high ISO levels, comfortable hold and high resolution tilting LCD screen. On the negative side we find that the lenses has some corner softness, some chromatic aberration, poor macro abilities and a cumbersome menu. Overall the NEX-5 seem like a very good competitor to the Micro Four Thirds cameras especially when you look at the price. It is nice to see that Sony pushes the market forward.
Read the full review of the Sony Alpha NEX-5 camera here.

Fujifilm FinePix S1800

Photography Blog has reviewed a budget superzoom digital camera from Fujifilm. The camera is called Fujifilm FinePix S1800 and features an 18x optical zoom lens that is stabilized.

Some key features for the Fujifilm FinePix S1800:
-12.2 megapixel image sensor
-18x optical zoom lens (28-504mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-Record HD movies at 720p resolution
-Full manual controls
-ISO sensitivity up to 1600
-Tracking Auto Focus

Photography Blog ends up giving the Fujifilm FinePix S1800 a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 stars. The camera scores highest on value for your money while scoring a little lower on image quality, design, features and ease of use. If you are on a budget and need compact camera with a good zoom range this might be your choice if you can live with some shortcomings like a bit of noise at higher ISO settings and low resolution electronic viewfinder.
Read the full review of the Fujifilm FinePix S1800 digital superzoom camera here.

Canon i-SENSYS LBP6300dn

Trusted Reviews has tested the Canon i-SENSYS LBP6300dn mono laser printer. This Canon printer is able to print up to 30 pages per minute and has full automatic duplexing.

Some key features for the Canon i-SENSYS LBP6300dn:
-Print speeds up to 30 pages per minute
-Print resolution up to 2,400 x 600 dpi
-Automatic duplexing
-250-sheet cassette and 50-sheet multi-purpose tray
-Optional 500-sheet cassette

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Canon i-SENSYS LBP6300dn an overall score of 8 out of 10 points. The printer scores highest on print speed, a little lower on value and lowest on print quality and features. Over the LBP6300dn seems like a good business laser printer for smaller work spaces that does not need enormous volumes. The printer is very fast for its class and is able to make pretty good prints.
Read the full review of the Canon i-SENSYS LBP6300dn mono laser printer here.