Best 5x Zoom Digital Camera For Video

The screen is sharp and clear in most shooting situations but, at is usually the case with LCD screens, it tends to get washed out in bright sunlight. The menus are clearly and logically laid out, though the letter size is a bit small. Too many small cameras sacrifice handling for a sleek look and I'm glad the Optio I-10 does not do that. There is a raised area at the front of the camera that makes it easy to get a good grip with your right hand. Its lens is recessed when not in use and its ... *

Exceptional image quality
Combining the exceptional image resolution provided by approximately 12.1 effective megapixels, the faithful colour reproduction of the PENTAX-developed high-performance imaging engine, and the camera’s high-performance PENTAX zoom lens, the Optio I-10 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. High-quality, HD-proportioned movie recording
The Optio I-10 captures beautiful, flawless movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x... *

The Optio I-10 captures beautiful, flawless movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) * * * at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. *

The Optio I-10 captures beautiful portraits with fast Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, and processing modes for outstanding skin tone rendering and image composition. *

The Pentax Optio I-10 is so well made that it makes you expect a much higher level of performance than you actually get. Instead, it ends up feeling like a budget camera in a high-class body. There are plenty of filters and gadgets to play around with, but, without a good basic level of image quality, they all fall flat

Weighing only 5.4-ounces, and measuring 1.1-inches thick, this ultra compact point-and-shoot is light and slim. *

The bottom line: It might take a good picture, but the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS' feature-to-price ratio is disappointing.

Image Quality I was very happy with the stills produced by the SD970 IS. Image and color quality at default settings were accurate and pleasing, and sharpness seemed about right for my taste. Video Quality The HD video produced by the SD970 IS was quite good for a non-dedicated video camera, particularly since I was able to directly compare with another digital with 720p capability. Flash exposure and color fidelity were good across a range of distance from the subjects. Exposure was general... *

Before getting into the results we’ll note the camera is very, very easy to use. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this—thinking about your subject and composing an attractive image is actually a good thing. Rich, saturated colors. Solid 5x image stabilized zoom. No f/stop, shutter speed adjustments. *

The telephoto end will allow you to get much closer to distant subjects and is very useful for framing images. The quality of our indoor samples is also excellent, producing crisp, well exposed images; with or without the flash. Video playback is very smooth whether from the camera itself or when playing it from a computer. The new button design on the back of the camera is not only stylish but very easy to use as well. This should be more than enough for a long day trip, and the included ex... *

For 2009, the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS is the company's latest top mid-range offering. The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS was carried over, so that remains the top dog, but the PowerShot SD970 IS proved to be just as powerful and even tacks on a few extra features like 720p HD video and new Scene modes. We loved the contoured architecture, but not the tacky color scheme. The PowerShot SD970 IS's interface is also the best in the biz and we were never shorted on shooting features. Image quality was ...

In summary, the Panasonic GH1 is better able to compete with the best from Nikon and Canon, and bests other Four Thirds players like the Olympus E-30 and even the Panasonic G1. Printed output finalizes the impression that the Panasonic GH1 is an excellent digital camera, as it easily outputs 13x19-inch prints from JPEGs and 20x30-inch prints from RAW files. The Panasonic GH1 is an improvement on the already excellent Lumix G1, and a five-star Dave's Pick . Taking the Panasonic GH1 out for a... *

This camera feels good in the hand. For those who love gadgets and the folks looking to buy a video camera that also captures still images, the Panasonic Lumix GH1 was designed for you. The bottom line here is that the $1500 GH1 is a near perfect choice for shooters graduating from a prosumer/long zoom digicam to their first dSLR. This may be the ultimate bridge camera, delivering both amazing ease of use and impressive creative functionality with no intolerable compromises. For more serious... *

Its size, friendly menus, and simplified interface boost its appeal to not-quite-novice photographers who want more than a point-and-shoot but are still intimidated by a true digital SLR. Expensive, with proprietary lenses. In the PC World Test Center's jury-based imaging evaluations, the GH1 produced sharp but dark images. If shooting HD video is a priority, the beginner-friendly GH1 is a great option. But it's pricey, and it's not quite a DSLR. The DMC-GH1 did an impressive job adjusting t... *

Panasonic has done a superb job with its second micro FourThirds Digital Interchangeable Lens system camera and we award it our Editor's Choice Award 2009. It keeps the best features of a DSLR -- features serious and advanced photographers have come to expect from a serious camera -- and, in addition, throws in practical features from the point-and-shoot world that DSLRs are now starting to incorporate. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 will appeal
to beginner ... *

Panasonicâ??s Lumix DMC-GH1 is one of the most complete cameras weâ??ve tested, and one that achieves a number of ambitious goals. Both the stills and movie capabilities are very well thought-out and implemented, with few compromises to mention. Its easy to use with great automatic modes, yet has enough control and sophistication to keep enthusiasts happy. Still images could do with a boost in sharpening, but thereâ??s plenty of detail and similar noise levels to industry leaders up to ... *

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 is easy to use, and you get the hang of it quickly. *

It will take super-crisp photos with vibrant colours and its video mode is very useful. Its relatively compact size makes it a suitable for anyone who wants similar capabilities to a digital SLR but not the bulky size. Photos look almost clinically clean and too well rendered. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 takes very crisp shots as long as you focus accurately. Colours looked good for the most part and weren't overdone; you can quickly change the contrast and saturation of the colours to suit ... *

Automatic white balance is excellent at ISOs 100 to 400 and just a little warm at ISOs 800 and 1600. Images are sharp in the center (averaging 2,215 lines per picture height) and fade a bit toward the outer regions (an average of 1,402 lines per picture height). High-definition video taken with the DMC-FX48 looks and sounds great. *

Build quality appears good and the camera has a solid feel. Some slight chromatic aberration (purple fringing) was sometimes present in high contrast boundary areas, but it took 200 or 300% enlargements to call attention to it – the lens does a very good job in this regard, and is also optically stabilized. *

I was able to capture 10 images in just 5.2 seconds (1.9fps), which surpassed Panasonic's claim of 1.8fps. Our movie samples were good for a compact digicam in this price range, offers clear, smooth video that showed very little noise outdoors. I was able to capture pleasing portraits from about 3 - 4 feet away using the mid - telephoto end of the zoom, that showed natural skin tones, and good facial detail. *

It.s sexy, classy and highly portable. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 is one of those compacts that beckons the eyes with its simple, yet attractive architecture. But its looks might be its primary attribute. We found image quality to surpass many of its peers, but we ran into the same dastardly noise issue we had experienced with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The Lumix DMC-FX48.s interface was lacking and features were tuned for novices and amateurs. The kicker is that the is a $50 price hike...

Mixed photo quality.. *

The "minimalist" look WX1 is an attractive (my test unit was black with silver trim) little digicam - diminutive, quite thin, and easily pocketable. The WX1's flat body is smooth with no protrusions - meaning no handgrip or thumbrest - so keeping the wrist strap looped around your hand when using the camera is probably a good idea. Menus and Modes The WX1's menu system is logical, user-friendly, and fairly easy to navigate, but it isn't as simple in use as most of the competition. *

The small-but-skilled Cyber-shot WX1 takes phenomenal low-light shots and easy panoramic images, making it a superb compact camera for anyone without giant hands.

Our panel of judges rated colour accuracy and overall image quality excellent in test shots taken with the WX1, but images did show a bit of distortion and lack of sharpness. *

The WX1 is an excellent compact camera with a great feature set and speedy performance, but mixed photo quality makes it miss the mark.

Sony is extremely excited that its new Exmor R sensor has made its way into the compact market. *

The auto shot of this camera is nice. Final Words and Conclusion

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is good and it performs some quality pictures. Photo quality is mixed. • Image quality lacks. The lens of this camera is nice which brings the pictures out quite good. *