Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon Pixma MX420

PC Magazine has tested a printer in the Canon Pixma line. The printer is called Canon Pixma MX420 and is a color inkjet printer that is able to print, copy, fax and scan.

Some key features for the Canon Pixma MX420:
-Multifunction inkjet printer (Printer, Scanner, Copier & Fax)
-Wireless printing
-Full HD Movie Print
-30-sheet auto document feeder
-Print resolution up to 600 dpi

PC Magazine ends up giving the MX420 an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. On the positive side we find aspects such as automatic document feeder and the printer is easy to use. There are however a few downsides to the Canon printer including only manual duplexing and the black ink is expensive. Overall the MX420 has some nice features and a low price tag, the ink is too expensive and the paper handling could be better.
Read the full review of the Canon Pixma MX420 color inkjet multifunction printer here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Imaging Resource has reviewed a new compact digital camera from Panasonic with built-in GPS function. The camera is called Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 (known as DMC-TZ20 in some markets) and also has over 14 megapixels and nice wide angle zoom lens starting at 24mm.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10:
-14.1 megapixel image sensor
-16x optical zoom lens (24-384mm)
-Nano Surface Coating Technology
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ touchscreen LCD
-Built-In GPS Function
-Able to record full-HD 1920×1080 60i videos

Imaging Resource ends up giving the DMC-ZS10 a recommended rating. On the positive side the reviewer finds aspects such as a useful zoom lens, GPS, large touchscreen and it is able to record full HD-movies. There are also some negative points including not the best image quality, poor battery life, the touchscreen can be hard to use and no support of RAW. If Panasonic had worked a bit harder (or used another type of image sensor) on image quality this camera would probably have scored higher. We hope that Panasonic uses a bit more time on image quality with their next camera in this series.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 / DMC-TZ20 digital camera here.

Brother DCP-7055

Trusted Reviews has tested a 3-in-1 mono laser printer from Brother. The printer is called Brother DCP-7055 and is able to print up to 20 pages per minute, or so the manufacturer claims.

Some key features for the Brother DCP-7055:
-Laser printer able to print, copy and scan
-Print speeds up to 20 pages per minute
-First page out time of less than 10 seconds
-250 sheet paper capacity
-USB 2 connectivity

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the DCP-7055 an overall rating of 7 out of 10 possible points. The Brother printer scores highest on print speeds and value for your money, while it scores a little lower on print quality and features. The printer is easy to use, is pretty fast and produces prints of good quality. The running costs are a bit high so if that is a concern this Brother printer might not be your choice.
Read the full review of the Brother DCP-7055 three-in-one mono laser printer here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37

CNET UK has reviewed a new compact camera from Panasonic with a nice Leica lens. The camera is called Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37 (DMC-FH27 in some markets) and also has plenty of megapixels and a touchscreen interface.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37:
-16.1 megapixel image sensor
-8x optical zoom Leica lens (28-224mm)
-3″ touchscreen LCD
-Able to record 720p HD videos

CNET UK ends up giving the DMC-FS37 an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. On the positive side the reviewer finds the camera to have a useful zoom range, large LCD screen, stylish design and its performance is fast. On the negative side the reviewer does not like the touchscreen interface and the video function could be better. This Panasonic seems like a good compact camera with good image quality and long zoom, but it is a bit pricey and larger than other compacts.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37 / DMC-FH27 digital camera here.