Panasonic has introduced the new Lumix DMC-ZS3 a hybrid camera that can record motion pictures. The ZS3 offers all of the features on the TZ range of cameras, including a high-quality Leica DC Vario Elmar 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom for a 35mm equivalent range of 25-300mm, and AVCHD Lite motion picture recording. An Extra Optical Zoom function extends zoom power to 21.4x (at 3-megapixel resolution).

The 12-megapixel CCD sensor on the ZS3 shoots with up to 10-megapixel resolution because the CCD can reproduce images...

Fujifilm has released the FinePix F200EXR, a compact digital camera using the new Super CCD EXR technology. The F200EXR combines a 12-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor with a Fujinon 5.0x wide-angle optical zoom lens for a 35mm equivalent range of 28-140mm and a 3-inch high-resolution LCD.

The F200EXR's Super CCD EXR sensor offers three selectable modes: Fine Capture Mode (for high resolution); Pixel Fusion Mode (for high sensitivity and low noise); and...

Sony has introduced high-definition movie recording to its digital camera line with the Cyber-shot DSC-T500. The 10-megapixel camera features wide- and full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes, a resolution three times higher than standard-definition movies.

Movie capture on this model is further enhanced to include zoom while in recording mode and...

Olympus has introduced the shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW featuring Tap Control. The 1050 SW features the TruePic III image processor, an LED Illuminator to enhance focus and exposure, and Digital Image Stabilization.

The Stylus 1050 SW can be controlled with taps to its top, back or sides, made possible by the camera's 3D accelerometer. For example, to turn on the flash...

Nikon has announced the compact Coolpix S710, featuring 14.5-megapixel resolution, the optics of a 3.6x Zoom-Nikkor wide-angle glass lens, and the contours and finish of a stainless-steel body.

For sharper images, the S710 has four features to reduce image blur: full-time Optical VR Image Stabilization technology, a new Motion Detection feature, Best Shot Selector and a high ISO range up to 12,800.

The S710 provides users with several modes of capture, including the new Scene Auto Selector Mode, which automatically picks the right scene mode for the...

Nikon has introduced its sixth generation of wi-fi-enabled cameras with the new Coolpix S610c.

The S610c's wireless service is provided by Wayport, allowing consumers to share their images and videos from over 10,000 locations nationwide, including more than 9,700 participating McDonald's restaurants and major hotel chains. The Coolpix S610c uses the Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS) and also features a One Touch E-mail button and Nikon's...

Canon has announced four new digital cameras in its PowerShot line: the G10, SX10 IS, SD990 IS and SD880 IS.

The PowerShot G10 leads the line with a 14.7-megapixel sensor, the new DIGIC 4 image processor, a 28 mm wide-angle optical image stabilized (OIS) lens, RAW mode, a 5x optical zoom and a 3.0-inch Pure Color LCD II screen.

The G10 features many controls, including the Exposure Compensation Dial to allow...

The V20, featuring a slim and stylish design, comes with Face Recognition technology, which detects and focuses on faces. The V20 also has a Smile Capture feature, which detects the key facial expression of happy people, as well as Blink Detection, which lets users

Canon has released three new additions to its Digital Elph line of point-and-shoot cameras: the PowerShot SD890 IS, SD790 IS and SD770 IS. All three additions feature 10-megapixel resolution imaging on the Digic III imaging processor, as well as Motion Detection, Optical Image Stabilization and Genuine Canon Face Detection technologies.

The PowerShot SD890 IS features an image-stabilized, 5x optical zoom lens with a maximum wide-angle equivalent...

Nikon has released the Coolpix P80, a high-performance compact camera with a 10.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, its Expeed digital image processing concept and an 18x optical zoom Nikkor lens.

The P80's 18x zoom lens covers focal lengths from 27 to 486mm (35mm format equivalent), has a light-sensitivity range up to ISO 6400, and comes equipped with optical vibration reduction capabilities to stabilize images.

The P80 offers Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual modes that enable...