Digital Camera News and Reviews

Pentax Q

CNET UK has tested the smallest interchangeable lens camera on that is currently on the market. The manufacturer of this camera is Pentax and the camera itself is called Pentax Q.

Some key features for the Pentax Q:
-12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor
-Interchangeable lens system
-3″ LCD screen
-1080P high-definition video at 30 fps
-HDR capture
-Bokeh control

CNET UK ends up giving the Pentax Q an overall score of 3 out of 5 possible stars. The reviewer really like the compact size of the camera and the pictures it produces has good colors. But there are some point keeping the Pentax camera from getting a top score including pretty high price tag and while shooting video you can not change focal length. The Pentax Q seems like a nice camera, but at that price you might want to look at cameras with larger sensors.
Read the full review of the Pentax Q compact camera with interchangeable lens system here.

Epson Stylus NX430

Printer Comparison has tested a so called Small-in-One printer from Epson. The inkjet printer is called Epson Stylus NX430 and has a pretty small footprint, but does it produce prints of good quality?

Some key features for the Epson Stylus NX430:
-Print speeds up to 6.2 pages per minute in black
-2.5” color LCD and touch panel
-Built-in card slots
-Wireless printing
-100-sheet paper tray
-Small footprint

Printer Comparison ends up giving the NX430 an overall score of 3 out of 5 possible points. This wireless printer gets praise from the reviewer on aspects such as small size, low price tag and it is energy efficient. There are a few negative sides keeping the Epson printer from getting a better score including high ink costs and scanning can be a bit difficult.
Read the full review of the Epson Stylus NX430 color inkjet wireless printer here.

Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium

Photography Blog has tested a high end compact camera from Leica with a beautiful design. The camera is called Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium and is targeted at users with a thick wallet.

Some key features for the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium:
-10.1 megapixel image sensor
-3.75x optical zoom lens (24-90 mm)
-720p HD video
-3″ LCD screen
-ISO up to 12800

Photography Blog ends up giving the D-Lux 5 Titanium a “Recommended” rating with an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The Leica camera scores highest on image quality, design, ease of use and features, while it scores very low on value for your money. It is expensive to walk around with a Leica camera and it is the same with this model, but if you have the money and want the red and white logo on your camera this is a good choice, or you could buy the Panasonic branded version for a lot less.
Read the full review of the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium premium compact camera here.

Xerox Phaser 6500

CNET UK has reviewed a color laser printer from Xerox. The color printer is called Xerox Phaser 6500 and comes with a very low price tag when you compare it with other color laser printers.

Some key features for the Xerox Phaser 6500:
-Print speeds up to 24 pages per minute in both color and monochrome
-600 dpi x 600 dpi resolution
-250 sheet paper tray
-USB, Ethernet, Wireless connectivity
-Low price tag

CNET UK ends up giving the Phaser 6500 an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. On the positive side the reviewer finds aspects such as very good color prints, crisp monochrome prints, good print speeds and the printer is cheap to purchase. There is however one negative side that keeps it from getting a top score and that is pretty expensive running costs so if you make a lot of prints it might not be the printer for you, but if you are looking for a cheap color laser printer that you will not use that often the Phaser 6500 might be ideal for you.
Read the full review of the Xerox Phaser 6500 color laser printer here.