Digital Camera News and Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Panasonic claims that their Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is the smallest system camera with a built-in flash and the GF2 seems really small! According to specifications the GF2 is 19% smaller in size and 7% less in weight compared to the GF2. Photography Blog has just released a review of this interesting Micro Four Thirds camera.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-3″ touch-screen LCD
-Built-in flash
-Full HD video capability (1080i60)
-Compatible with the new Panasonic 3D lens

Photography Blog ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 a “Highly Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4.5 stars out of 5 possible. The GF2 scores highest on design, features, ease of use and image quality while it scores a little lower on value for your hard earned money. The Panasonic GF2 seems to be aimed at a new generation of photographers as it relies heavy on the touchscreen LCD. While older photographers might want regular wheels and buttons to change settings I’m sure the touchscreen operations will appeal to many including myself that are accustomed to smart phones with touchscreens and similar electronic gadgets.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Micro Four Thirds camera here.

Olympus FE-5050
CNET UK has reviewed a digital camera called Olympus FE-5050. This entry level compact camera from Olympus has plenty of megapixels and a nice zoom range starting at 26mm. The camera also has features such as magic filters and iAuto mode which should fit beginners to the world of photography.

Some key features for the Olympus FE-5050 camera:
-14 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (26-130mm)
-Digital image stabilization
-2.7″ LCD screen
-iAuto mode
-Advanced face detection
-14 scene modes
-Magic filters

CNET UK ends up giving the Olympus FE-5050 an overall rating of 3 stars out 5 possible. There are several positive points to the camera including a low price tag, compact size, high resolution, magic filters and robust construction. But there are also some shortcomings like not so top of the line image quality and you get no hand grip. The 5050 has some nice features, but there are other camera on the market that might be better.
Read the full review of the Olympus FE-5050 digital camera here.

Brother HL-4570CDW
Trusted Reviews has tested a wireless laser color printer from Brother. The workgroup printer is called Brother HL-4570CDW and is able to print up to 30 pages per minute, or so Brother claims. It also has automatic duplexing and wireless connectivity.

Some key features for the Brother HL-4570CDW printer:
-Up to 30 pages per minute in color and black printing
-Up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
-Automatic duplex printing
-Wireless, ethernet and USB 2 connectivity
-250-sheet paper tray
-50-sheet multi-purpose tray

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Brother HL-4570CDW an overall rating of 8 out of 10 possible points. The laser printer scores highest on features, a little lower on print speed while it scores lowest on value and print quality. The HL-4570CDW is a good workgroup printer with many useful features, but it has a few shortcomings like a high price tag compared to other similar printers and the color prints it produces is a bit dark.
Read the full review of the Brother HL-4570CDW workgroup wireless color laser printer here.