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03 Sep 2010

Panasonic DMC-TZ10

Canon SX210 IS

Samsung NX10

Sony NEX-3

Panasonic DMC-G2

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 / DMC-TZ10 Digital Camera

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Positive
	New Model


Camera Type:	Standard Point and Shoot
Optical Zoom:	12.0 x
Resolution:	14.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type:	CCD
LCD Screen Size:	3.0 in.
Release Date:	Mar 2010

$275 - $533

What Reviews say about 'Panasonic DMC-TZ10' ?

good HD video options

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 (blue):CNet

A very good, fully loaded compact megazoom, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 offers a lot of shooting flexibility and a built-in GPS. Combine those with good HD video options, a 25mm-equivalent wide-angle lens with a 12x zoom, and a couple of new image enhancements and you've got a flexible camera for those who don't always want to lug a digital SLR with them. Lots of features to experiment with. Disappointing low-light photos.. Menus by and large are easy to get through with individual tabs for ... *

the bottom line is our results were much preferable.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 / ZS7 review: verdict, Panasonic TZ10 / ZS7 vs TZ7 / ZS3 vs Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX5 | Cameralabs:cameralabs

This is the key selling point of the TZ series: the flexibility of a big optical zoom with the convenience of a compact body. The build quality, like previous Lumix compacts, is excellent. It takes the already excellent Lumix TZ7 / ZS3 with its 12x zoom, 720p video, 3in / 460k screen and multiple aspect recording, and enhances it with GPS capabilities, manual exposure options and an enhanced Intelligent Auto mode, along with two extra Megapixels. Panasonic may no longer have the compact... *

images are naturally clear and crisp in both photo and movie recording.

Panasonic unveils DMC-ZS7 / TZ10 with built-in GPS: Digital Photography Review:DpReview

Panasonic's TZ series has received world wide acclaim as an excellent travel companion because of a wide shooting range and hybrid recording capability of high quality photo and movie. It captures beautiful photos in situations that previously resulted in blurring. The picture quality is greatly enhanced thanks to the newly added Intelligent Resolution technology. I.S. on the DMC-TZ10, with a great performance improvement - twice the shake suppression capability of the predecessor TZ7.... *

the AF was slow to react and tended to hunt for the subject in low-light conditions.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 :Cnet.com

The long-range optical zoom, decent image quality and good handling are some of the highlights. The GPS module has its quirks, but it is a good implementation to have in a camera that appeals to frequent travelers. We found the TZ10's picture quality quite impressive as well. Images captured at ISO 800 were decent for a point-and-shoot with minimal color noise. There was no visible color shift from ISO 80 to 800, although we noticed that photos taken at ISO 1,600 had a slight yellowish tinge... *

its video options are quite good, too.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 digital camera (preview):GOODGEARGUIDE

This versatile digital camera improves on the previous model by including built-in GPS capabilities as well as a mix of manual and automatic settings, making it a good travel companion. During our tests it took some great still shots in a variety of modes and settings, and it captured good quality 720p video as well.

It feels reassuringly solid in the hand, and dials and controls are all within easy reach.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10:CNet.com

If you can afford the outlay, the TZ10 is an ideal camera for those looking for a versatile, compact shooting solution. Overall image quality from the TZ10 is very good, displaying a balanced mix of colours without oversaturating any particular hue. Video quality is similar to what we saw on the TZ7, good in bright and daytime situations, but noise does become visible in darkened places. You know what you're going to get; a long zoom in a relatively compact body, which is ideal for traveller... *

Dedicated exposure button

Digital Cameras:PCWorld Australia

Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-TZ10 is one of the most feature-packed and versatile point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market. Colours are captured well, and this difficult scene is mostly well illuminated, but the bright sky shows clear chromatic aberration against the tree branches. Viewing photos at their full size will show a lack of definition as well as discoloured pixels. The lack of definition will be accentuated if you've taken photos at full zoom, where camera shake, coupled with a smal... *

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Panasonic DMC-TZ10

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Digital Camera

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Positive
	Recent Model


Camera Type:	Standard Point and Shoot
Optical Zoom:	14.0 x
Resolution:	14.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type:	CCD
LCD Screen Size:	3.0 in.
Release Date:	Feb 2010

$288 - $350

What Reviews say about 'Canon SX210 IS' ?

very good photos

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS (black) :CNet

As pocketable megazooms go, the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is a solid choice for those looking for more shooting control as well as a reliable Auto mode. Everything turns out bright, well saturated, and reasonably accurate. Video looks great. The noticeably slow shooting performance is also a problem; I can't recommend this for those needing to capture photos of anything that's moving. Shooting options on the SX210 IS run the gamut from simple point-and-shoot options to full manual controls. I... *

On its own, the SX210 looks like a strong contender in the pocket high-zoom category.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS First Look:DigitalCameraReview

A wide-aspect 3.0-inch LCD, manual exposure modes, and a bold 14x wide angle zoom lens are packed into a slim, and (in our case) unabashedly purple camera body. Staying in automatic settings for white balance and evaluative metering, the camera handled a transition into a dark interior setting very nicely. Outside in daylight, the SX210 produced the strong colors and nice contrast we've come to expect from Canon. On its own, the SX210 looks like a strong contender in the pocket high-zoom cat... *

stunning 720p, 30-fps videos

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Camera Review - PCWorld:PCWorld

The slick, slimmed-down follow up to Canon’s SX200 IS offers a near-perfect blend of manual controls and creative scene modes, and its video capture is stunning. The slick, slimmed-down follow up to Canon’s SX200 IS offers a near-perfect blend of manual controls and creative scene modes, and its video capture is stunning. Don’t call Sony’s GPS-enabled, feature-loaded DSC-HX5V a gimmick camera. It supplements its in-camera goodies with great image quality and terrific shooting modes. The GPS-...

highly functional digital camera

Canon Powershot-Sx210-Is Review: Overview:steves-digicams

Canon has succeeded, as the SX210's specifications list is impressive for a camera of this size. Indoors, I was not near as impressed with the SX210. A 24mm ultra-wide angle lens
Stabilization ensure blur free images at full telephoto. The video and brilliant image quality in a stylish, compact camera. 14.1-Megapixel resolution ensures stunning image quality. Good High ISO performance for a camera in this class . Our indoor portraits were just average. Our typical subjects show the SX210 ca... *

precise or repeatable zoom increments

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS review: design, lens, screen, movies, sensor | Cameralabs:cameralabs

It's interesting to compare the SX210 IS against models like Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX5, which despite fudging Manual control with just two f-numbers implemented by a neutral density filter, does offer a variety of truly innovative shooting options. Having a higher resolution and longer zoom range than its rivals is a key marketing advantage for the new Canon, and an important one to differentiate it in an increasingly busy category. Along with higher resolution and a longer zoom than th... *

the camera is certainly compact.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS camera review :Pocket-lint

This camera is likely to attract those who want something diverse but simple, with the potential to grow and experiment. A level of compromise is always expected in this sort of large zoom compact and it's nice to see Canon putting forward a number of fun features to widen its appeal. The results are good, with good quality footage, plenty of detail and great natural colours in good light. Colours look natural, skin tones are well represented and there is plenty of detail. Shadow noise shows... *

user friendly operation

Canon Powershot SX210 IS Review :Digitalreview.ca

With features such as a 14x optical zoom lens with built-in optical image stabilizer (IS), advanced face detection technology, DIGIC 4 image processor, and a large wide angle 3.0-inch LCD, this compact super-zoom is geared towards the family or travel photographer. When shooting movies at wide-angle settings, the PowerShot SX210 IS uses an advanced Dynamic mode image stabilization system to greatly reduce camera shake that can occur whe... *

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Canon SX210 IS

Samsung NX10 Digital Camera

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Positive
	Recent Model


Camera Type:	SLR/Professional
Resolution:	15.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type:	CMOS
LCD Screen Size:	3.0 in.
Release Date:	Oct 2009

$509 - $699

What Reviews say about 'Samsung NX10' ?

surprisingly good lenses

Samsung NX10:CNet

The bottom line: While there are enough drawbacks to keep the Samsung NX10 from being a no-brainer choice among interchangeable-lens cameras, it's still a well-designed model that's fun to shoot with and capable of producing very nice photos.

Its design isn't that useful for shooting video â?? mainly because of its stationary LCD.

NX10:digitalcamerainfo.com

Its design isn't that useful for shooting video â?? mainly because of its stationary LCD. Like most video-DSLRs, the Samsung NX10 has a variety of handling issues that make it very difficult to use as a replacement for a dedicated camcorder. Video mode also eats up the battery on the NX10, so prepare to have a backup with you if you're planning a long day of recording. Auto exposure wasn't bad on the NX10, but we did notice some choppiness when moving between light and dark scenes. The came... *

very easy menu system

Samsung NX10 review:pcadvisor

Perhaps the best part of the Samsung NX10 is that it has both a built-in flash and a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF); this means it's ready to be used straight away in any type of conditions. We took test shots in bright sunlight and dark conditions, and the quality of the resulting images was very good. The Samsung NX10 is capable of capturing fine details and colour gradations without any problems and the resulting bokeh effect from all of the lenses we used was very attractive. It ca... *

It's certainly adequate for casual shooting.

Samsung NX10:CNet.com

If you're prepared to live with the NX system's quirks though, you'll find it's a very proficient camera for the money. To the discerning consumer, the NX10 presents an interesting fourth way in the interchangeable lens wars. It's also the lightest which makes the NX10 viable as a camera for street photography with the lens attached. It's certainly adequate for casual shooting. The NX10 has some aggressive noise reduction at high ISO levels, shown in the shot below at ISO 3200 which is a bit... *

We have taken hundreds of test photos with the NX10 and we love it

DPexpert: [REVIEW—SAMSUNG NX10 digital camera]:dpexpert

This really is DSLR quality for not much more money than the best of the conventional compacts. The image quality is very good. The EVF is acceptable, but no match for a mirror/prism viewfinder. The lenses are, subjectively, amongst the very best kit optics with outstanding sharpness and contrast. The camera comes with the kit 18 55 lens and at the time of release there is also a 30mm pancake and a brilliant 50 200 zoom. Construction and ergonomics are good and the 75mm AMOLED LCD is excelle... *

The good news about the camera though, is that it was mostly functional

Samsung NX10 Hands-On Review:Photography Bay

As long as the camera receives the right price point, it looks to have a promising future and serve as a solid start for the NX-Series. At 200mm, there's a noticeable benefit of the image stabilization of at least a couple of stops or so. The electronic viewfinder on the NX10 is pretty spiffy as well. The graphics used for navigating around the settings are some of the cleanest and, frankly, prettiest that I've seen on a camera. There's a Fn (function) button that brings up common settings t... *

A sober but dinky almost-SLR offering excellent performance

Samsung NX10 review :Stuff.tv

A sober but dinky almost-SLR offering excellent performance. A worthwhile alternative to the Micro Four Thirds crew

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Samsung NX10

Sony NEX-3A Digital Camera with 16mm lens

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Positive
	New Model


Camera Type:	SLR/Professional
Optical Zoom:	15.0 x
Resolution:	14.6 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type:	CMOS
LCD Screen Size:	3.0 in.
Proofing Features:	Dust proof
Release Date:	May 2010

$525 - $600

What Reviews say about 'Sony NEX-3' ?

excellent image quality

Sony Alpha NEX-5:Imaging-Resource

It's pretty impressive stuff. The Sony NEX-5 is a blend of more traditional digital camera design with an SLR sensor and interchangeable lenses, but the best of both worlds were not always chosen. It is fun to carry and shoot, and gorgeous to behold with a bevy of features you're going to want to explore. The Sony NEX-3's 14.2 megapixels stack up nicely against the Canon T1i's 15.1 megapixels. After several years of relative sameness among digital camera designs, it's refreshing to see somet... *

superb image quality

Sony Alpha NEX-3:PCMAG

Stellar performance, a killer design, and a low price make the pocket-size Sony Alpha NEX-3 the compact interchangeable-lens camera to beat.

high resolution LCD XtraFine TruBlack display

:letgodigital

The colors are lively and are paired with high contrast. Another remarkable feature of the Sony NEX-5 as well as the NEX-3 is the lack of a built-in flash. The user interface is new, with which the beginner as well as the experienced photographer is able to easily control the Sony NEX-5. *

colors were downright vibrant; oranges, purples, and reds on flowers popped.

Sony Alpha NEX-3:Laptopmag

The NEX-3 was able to bring out details in green shrubs while letting us see the definition of white clouds in a blue sky. The result: the Alpha NEX-3, a compact camera with a huge LCD, huger sensor, and an interchangeable lens that can take photos on a par with larger prosumer DSLRs. Another excellent feature on the NEX-3 is the Auto High Dynamic Range function, which snaps three shots in quick succession—each at a different aperture setting—and combines them into one photo (pictured below)... *

high quality video

Sony Does EVIL:luminous-landscape.com

The NEX-5 shoots AVCHD as well as MP4 video, while the NEX-3 is limited to MP4. Resolution is high, at 1920X1280/ 60i or 30P. I have to say that I was very impressed with the camera's small size. My initial impression is that Sony has done an admirable job of creating an interface to make the camera usable by the uninitiated, yet also with sufficient access so that the more serious user doesn't feel as if they're wading through molasses. *

s picture quality is truly amazing, even in low light conditions.

Sony Alpha NEX-3 review:tbreak.com

The NEX-3 records movies in 720p @ 30fps, quite impressive for a camera this size, even in low light conditions, thanks to the huge APS HD CMOS sensor and BIONZ processor inside. You also have the Handheld Twilight mode which snaps 6 pictures within a second, combining them into one image that allows for greater exposures and therefore much better indoor pictures as opposed to simply raising the ISO and suffering background noise. *

tbreak.com

my best shots were fine for very nice 11x15-inch prints.

Hands-on Review: Sony Alpha NEX-5 and NEX-3 Interchangeable-Lens Cameras :marketnews.ca

Aside from the tedious operating sequence with advanced features, there are only a few drawbacks to the NEX system. The flash unit is a bit weak (with a guide number of 7 in metres) and there's no built-in eye-level viewfinder. An optional optical viewfinder (FDA-SV1) is available, but it's suitable only with the 16mm lens. Fortunately, the tilting LCD screen is much better than average ,and it's fine in all but very bright conditions. I also noticed a tendency to overexpose midtone scenes an...

marketnews.ca

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Sony NEX-3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Digital Camera with 14-42 mm lens

ReviewGist Score

Highly Recommended
	Reviews Positive
	Recent Model


Camera Type:	SLR/Professional
Optical Zoom:	3.0 x
Resolution:	13.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type:	Live MOS
LCD Screen Size:	3.0 in.
Proofing Features:	Shockproof, Dust proof, Waterproof, Freezeproof
Release Date:	Mar 2010

$638 - $799

What Reviews say about 'Panasonic DMC-G2' ?

strong image sharpening halos

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2:Imaging-Resource

Overall, the Panasonic G2 is a big improvement on the G1, offering a refreshing new way to interact with the camera. ISO 6,400 looks more like a bad painting at 5x7, but enters the realm of the "usable" at 4x6, though color is faded and noise muddies some colors. The electronic viewfinder has an extremely high resolution of 1,440,000 dots (480,000 pixels), offering a 100% field of view and 1.4x magnification. An AF assist lamp is included to help with low-light focusing on nearby subjects. S... *

accurate color and exposures

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 (red, body) :CNet

Relatively fast . The bad: Images a little noisier at midrange ISO sensitivities than they should be; too easy to accidentally move focus points with touch screen. Panasonic manages to produce exceptionally bright, saturated colors without significantly shifting the hues. Images a little noisier at midrange ISO sensitivities than they should be . Too easy to accidentally move focus points with touch screen. . Both the LCD and the EVF are bright and sharp, as well as sufficiently high resolu... *

the viewfinder is very sharp, and the refresh rate superb.

:DcResource

Low light visibility is very good, with the scene brightening up nicely (though the refresh rate will drop). The G2 is very easy to hold, thanks to a good-sized right
hand grip. I did find the menu a bit difficult
to navigate through with my large fingers. *

Dials and buttons are very sturdy and work smoothly.

Review:DigitalCameraReview

It was very convenient to have the viewfinder activate automatically whenever I brought it to eye level. Dials and buttons are very sturdy and work smoothly. Ergonomics and Controls The DMC-G2 is very well-balanced, with a deep right-side handgrip. *

Good image quality

Digital Cameras:GOODGEARGUIDE

The best combination here of image quality, camera build and features, we highly recommend the Panasonic Lumix G2's one-touch HD video recording, choice of viewfinders and its tilting LCD. Buying in to the Micro Four Thirds concept in the first place is't cheap, but if you're up for the investment, this excellent camera is the model to choose.

pocket-able

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2:ProductWiki

Great image quality compared to expensive point and shoot or cheap entry-level dSLR alternatives . Capable of recording video in 720p high definition up to 60fps . Interchangeable lens . Touchscreen interface . Comfortable to hold . Easy to use tap-to-focus/shoot functionality, great for less advanced users . Manual control is difficult with only a single dial for aperture and shutter . Touchscreen controls are somewhat redundant, just add to the price of the device . *

The G2 is the Mary Poppins of digital cameras â€“ practically perfect in every way.

DPexpert: [REVIEW—PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-G2]:dpexpert

The G2 is the Mary Poppins of digital cameras â€“ practically perfect in every way. The image quality is very good and movie quality is outstanding. Images are sharp, well exposed and with accurate colour. The electronic viewfinder is average for the type and is no match for the mirror and prism of a conventional single lens reflex. Usability based around the touch-screen is very good. *

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Panasonic DMC-G2

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