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Now we have a trio of compact models with wide-angle zoom lenses and all the usual Panasonic bells and whistles: Lumix DMC-FH1  12.1 Megapixel CCD F2.8-6.9 (!), 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 – 140 mm Optical image stabilization (Mega OIS) Compact brushed metal body comes in silver and black 2.7″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels and auto brigthness adjustment Point-and-shoot operation, with Intelligent... Read more

Lumix DMC-F3  12.1 Megapixel CCD F2.8-6.2, 4X optical zoom lens, eqvuialent to 28 – 112 mm Digital image stabilization (this is the only Panasonic model without optical IS) 2.7″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels Only has a few of the “Intelligent” features: ISO control, face detection, and scene selection Records video at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) with... Read more

Canon has added four new cameras to their entry-level PowerShot A series. The first two are the A3000 and A3100 IS, which have two big changes from previous models. There’s no longer an optical viewfinder, and the cameras now use proprietary lithium-ion batteries, instead of AAs. Here are the specs: PowerShot A3000 IS  10.0 Megapixel CCD F2.7-5.6,... Read more

PowerShot A490  10.0 Megapixel CCD F3.0-5.8, 3.3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 37 – 122 mm 2.5″ LCD display with 115,000 pixels Point-and-shoot operation with Smart Auto mode Face detection w/auto redeye removal Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus memory card slot Uses two AA batteries; 400 shots per charge with NiMH rechargeables Ships next month for $110 PowerShot A495  – changes: Adds a few... Read more