In other respects the camera is quite modest. It is a point-and-shoot device suitable for those who don’t want to bother about the setting. Its waterproof features make it the perfect camera for holidays on the beach and outings in the pool and can be given to kids without worrying that they could spoil it.

The 5000WP uses a tiny sensor with 5-megapixel resolution. However, the images can be shot as well at 8- and 16-megapixel resolution thanks to interpolation. It is strange, but the manufacturer states that the only sensitivity setting is ISO100.

The camera uses a fix-focal lens with 4x digital zoom function and focusing range of 0.7m to infinity, and a comparatively small 2.5-inch LCD screen.

The camera does all the shooting work all by itself. There’re also 5 scene modes to choose from and 2 color effects: black and white and sepia.

The movies are shot in 720p HD resolution at a rate of 30 fps, which is a great option for such simple digicam. It is powered by 3 AAA batteries, so you can always buy a new set of batteries when they run flat.

Praktica DPix 5000WP - Specifications:

• 1/3.2″ CMOS Image Sensor
• Image Resolution: 5M, 3M, 1M; 16M (interpolated), 8M (interpolated)
• File format: MJPEG (AVI), JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
• 4x Digital Zoom
• Focal Length: 5.14mm
• 6.4 cm (2.5″) TFT Color Monitor
• Fixfocus Focusing System
• Focus Range: 0.7m - inf
• ISO Speed: 100
• Shutter Speed: 1/500 - 1/4s
• Exposure control: +/- 2.0
• Metering: Multi
• Automatic Shooting
• Scene Modes: Sport, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Backlight
• Color Effects: Color, B/W, Sepia
• White Balance: Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
• Flash Range: 1.5m
• 16 MB Internal Memory
• SD/SDHC Memory Cards
• Movie Mode: HD 720p (30fps), VGA (30fps), D1 (30fps)
• TV System: NTSC, Pal
• Interface: USB, A/V Out
• Energy Source: 2x AAA Batteries
• Dimensions: 94×64x24mm

Praktica Luxmedia 10-23 is a new 10-megapixel digital camera from Plaktica. It features 3x optical zoom, 2.7-inch TFT color monitor and lots of user-convenience functions in a compact and lightweight body measuring just 19 mm in width. Its elegant colored body weighs 130 grams, so the camera easily slips into a pocket and can be taken everywhere.

The camera is an interesting highlight in the digital beginner’s class of cameras. It provides entry-level photographers with lots of user friendly features. Being a point-and-shoot in its essence, the camera will automatically take good pictures while you concentrate on composition of  shots. It even offers a 28 mm wide angle lens so it is very easy to shoot landscape shots, or interiors of large groups of people.

For getting the best portraits the new Luxmedia 10-23 camera supports such widespread functions as smile detection (triggers the shutter as soon your subject smiles) and face tracking (detects faces and keeps them in focus even if they move) so you will never miss that perfect moment.

The image data are stored on the SD / SDHC memory card with a capacity of up to 32 gigabytes (SDHC). In addition the camera features an internal memory of 16MB. The power supply is provided by a Lithium Ion battery.

Praktica Luxmedia 10-23 – Specifications:

• 10 Megapixels of Resolution
• CCD Image Sensor
• 2.7-inch TFT Color Monitor
• 3x Optical Zoom
• 28mm Wide Angle Lens
• 5x Digital Zoom
• Smile Detection
• Face Tracking
• 16MB Internal Memory
• Compatible with SD / SDHC Memory Card up to 32 gigabytes (SDHC)
• Dimensions: 95 x 60 x 19 mm
• Weight: 130 grams

According to letsgodigital.org.

Praktika Luxmedia 10-03 is a new camera from Praktika launched together with the 12-Z5 model. The 10-03 has 10 megapixels of resolution, 3x optical zoom and 2.7-inch LCD screen. It is a perfect match for the entry-lever photographer.

The camera belongs to a segment of ultra-flat cameras with compact and slim dimensions of just 90 x 57 x 19 mm and measuring just 105 grams of weight. It is pocket-friendly and very easy to carry with.

The Luxmedia10-03 camera is targeted at beginners in photography; it features a point-and-shoot operation so you won’t have to occupy your mind with camera settings when you want to capture a great shot – the camera will do it for you automatically.

In addition, it offers a rich choice of pre-set scene modes for you to choose from. And, it is equipped with such standard features for taking portraits as face detection, smile detection and blink detection.

The camera’s high quality zoom lens is promised to deliver good sharpness and detail for perfect image results even with long exposures under difficult light conditions or for macro shots. To ensure this digital anti-shake is available (though optical one would be much better). The autofocus is said to responds fast.

The images are stored on SD / SDHC flash memory cards with a capacity of up to 32GB or in the internal memory.

Praktika Luxmedia 10-03 – Specifications:

• 10 Megapixels of Resolution
• CCD Image Sensor
• 3x Optical Zoom
• 2.7-inch LTPS-TFT Color Display
• Face Detection
• Smile Detection
• Blink Detection
• Digital Anti-Shake
• 27 Scene Modes
• 32GB Internal Memory
• SD / SDHC Flash Memory Cards
• Dimensions: 90 x 57 x 19 mm
• Weight: 105 grams

According to letsgodigital.org.

Praktica has launched the new Luxmedia 12-Z5, 12-megapixel digital compact camera with 5x optical zoom and 2.7-inch TFT LCD Screen. It is housed in a compact and lightweight body only 23 mm thick.

]The camera features 28mm wide angle lens, which is useful for capturing large groups of people, stunning landscapes and interiors. It is nice that more and more manufactures are equipping their cameras with wider-angle capabilities, and Praktika is one not an exception.

As far as it is known, the Luxmedia 12-Z5 is more of a point-and-shoot digital camera. It offers a user-friendly Intelligent Scene Recognition function, which makes the camera to define the scene being photographed automatically and then to adjust settings to produce natural-looking image of the scene.

The camera also offers several features to make portraits of your friend and family look great. They include smile detection (trigger the shutter when the person smiles), face tracking and blink detection (warns you about closed eyes).

Images are stored on SD and SDHC cards, and there is 32MB of internal storage available. The camera is available right now for €120.

Praktika Luxmedia 12-Z5 - Specifications:

• 1/2.3″ CCD Sensor
• 12 Megapixels of Resolution
• Maximum Image Size: 4000×3000 pixels
• 5x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 28mm - 140 mm
• Focus system: Contrast Autofocus
• Macro Focus: 10 cm
• Sensitivity: ISO100 - 3200
• Color Effects: Normal, Sepia, Black/Withe, RGB
• Shutter Speed: 1 - 1/2000 sec
• Metering: Multi, Spot, Center Weighted
• Red Eye Reduction
• 2,7″ TFT LCD Color Monitor
• Movie Mode: 720×400, 640×480, 320×240 at 30 fps
• Smile Detection,
• Face Tracking
• Digital Antishake
• Blink Detection
• 32 MB Internal memory
• SD/SDHC card
• Li-Ion-Rechargeable Battery
• Dimensions: 92 x 59 x 23 mm
• Weight: 120g

According to dcviews.com.

Praktica announces the Dpix 1100Z, a new 10.0 Megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom and full manual controls.

The 1100Z features a 2.5-inch LTPS-TFT color monitor to compose and review your images. There isn’t any viewfinder in the camera.

The camera will suit a beginner as well as a sophisticated user. For ease of operation, it comes with 18 different shooting modes for any possible shooting situation. Or you can make use of its PASM (Program, Aperture/Shutter priority, and Manual) mode that are said to be available to controls camera settings yourself.

There’re numerous photo enhancing features in the 1100Z, such as Face Tracking and Smile Detection function for perfect portraits to be taken with ease, and Digital (ISO) anti-shake that eliminates blurring caused by camera shake, but – attention! – by raising ISO levels so noise will definitely creep.

The camera offers 32 Megabyte of built-in memory, and is compatible SD/SDHC support. It is powered by 2 AA batteries.

The camera can be found for as low as €70 on the Web.

Praktica DPix 1100Z – Specifications:

• 10.0 Megapixels
• 1/2.5″ CCD Image Sensor
• Maximum Image Size: 3648×2736
• 3x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 38 - 113mm
• 4x Digital Zoom
• Contrast autofocus
• Macro Focus: 15 cm
• Sensitivity: ISO 50-3200
• Colour Effects: S/W, Sepia, Negativ, Red, Green, Blue
• Picture Sharpness: Soft, Normal, Vivid
• Shutter : 8 - 1/2000s
• Metering: Average, Center Weighted, Spot
• Flash Range: 2,5m
• 2,5″ LTPS TFT Color Monitor
• Movie Mode: 720×400 pixels at 30fps
• Digital Antishake (ISO)
• Face Tracking
• Smile Detection
• 10 Photo Frames
• Red-eye Reduction in Playback Mode
• 32 MB Built-in Memory
• SD/SDHC memory Card
• Energy source: AA Alkaline or Ni-MH Batteries
• Dimensions: 93×62x32 mm
• Weight: 120g