The Fujifilm FinePix F60fd is a 12 Megapixel compact with a 3x zoom lens, built-in stabilisation and a 3in screen. Announced in August 2008, it’s the successor to the popular FinePix F50fd, and shares the same sensor, same lens and the same chunky body, albeit now in a classier black finish. The upgrades this time…
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The Olympus µ 1050 SW or Stylus 1050 SW as it’s known in North America, is a 10.1 Megapixel compact with a 3x optical zoom and a body that’s shockproof to 1.5m, freeze-proof to minus 10 degrees Celsius and waterproof to depths of 3m. The 1050 SW was announced in August 2008 as the successor…
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The Pentax Optio W60 is a 10 Megapixel compact with a 5x optical zoom, 2.5in screen and a waterproof body which allows it to be fully submerged underwater without the need for an additional housing. Announced in May 2008, it’s the successor to the Optio W30 and upgrades almost every respect, including resolution, lens coverage,…
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The Pentax K200D is an affordable 10 Megapixel DSLR with built-in Shake Reduction that provides stabilisation facilities with any lens you attach. Announced alongside the K20D in January 2008, the K200D may be over-shadowed by the feature-packed 14 Megapixel flagship model, but it boasts an unprecedented degree of strength and weather-proofing for a body of…
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The Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm 1:2.8-4 SWD was announced in October 2007, alongside the flagship E-3 DSLR. It’s a standard Four Thirds lens which means it will work on any Four Thirds body, including those from Olympus, Panasonic and Leica, although it’s physically best-matched to the larger models like the Olympus E-5xx series and especially…
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The Olympus E-520 is a lightweight 10 Megapixel DSLR with built-in Image Stabilisation and Live View facilities. Announced in May 2008, it’s the successor to one of the best-selling models of last year, the popular E-510. With the earlier E-510, Olympus packed-in a comprehensive array of features which still tick the boxes of most budget…
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The Sigma DP1 is arguably the most unique and long-awaited compact digital camera on the market today. First shown as a prototype back in September 2006, the DP1 offers something camera enthusiasts have wanted for years: a DSLR sensor squeezed into a compact body. This in turn should allow the DP1 to deliver DSLR image…
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The Panasonic DMC-FX500 is the flagship of the Lumix compact camera range. Announced in March 2008, it features 10.1 Megapixel resolution, a 3in touch-sensitive screen and a 5x optical zoom with impressive wide angle facilities equivalent to 25mm. Wide angle coverage equivalent to 25mm captures a considerably wider field of view than the typical 36mm…
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The Pentax K20D is a 14.6 Megapixel mid-range DSLR which packs-in a broad range of features many of which are normally reserved for semi-pro models. Announced in January 2008, it’s the successor to the popular K10D, from which it inherits an impressive core specification including a dust and weather-resistant body, built-in Shake Reduction, a decent…
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The Olympus E-420 is an unusually small and light 10 Megapixel DSLR aimed at point and shoot owners looking to upgrade, along with enthusiasts who want a camera they can use in situations where a traditional DSLR would be too cumbersome. Announced in March 2008, the E-420 is the successor to the E-410 and shares…
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