Canon SX130IS is a 12-megapixel digital camera following the steps of the SX120IS previous model. The new camera boasts 12x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD monitor, an array of pre-programmed scenes and HD movie capture.

The lens features both wide-angle and telephoto capabilities offering 28-360mm focal length range. It is also equipped with optical image stabilization to avoid image blurring caused by camera shake in low light or at long zoom settings.

At the heart of the camera lies the Digic 4 image processing engine that provides for fast operation, accurate noise reduction and true-to life images with plenty of detail in then.

The SX130 IS offer point-and-shoot operation alongside with the possibility to control shutter speed and aperture value manually. There’s a Smart Auto feature that enables automatic shooting and makes the camera choose from 28 stored situations to match the scene being shot. At the same time, you can make use of 22 scene modes and select one of them manually.

The camera offer Face Detection to ensure easy capture of good portraits of your friends and family - with everyone in focus. There’s also a peculiar Fisheye Effect for still images to distort them in an artistic way and give a feel of DSLR fish-eye lens usage.

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS - Specifications:

• 12.4 Megapixels
• 1/2.3″ CCD Image Sensor
• 12x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 28 - 336 mm
• Aperture Range: f/3.4 (W) - f/5.6 (T)
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• Focus: Auto, Manual
• Macro Focus: 1 cm
• 3.0-inch LCD Screen with 230,000 pixels
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• Sensitivity: ISO80 - 3200
• Shutter Speed: 15 - 1/2500
• Metering Modes: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE
• Advanced Smart Auto Mode
• 22 Pre-Set Scene Modes
• Full Manual Controls
• Continuous-mode: 1.0 frames/second
• Movie Mode: 1280×720p at 30 fps
• SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards
• Power Source: 2 AA Batteries
• Size: 4.4 x 2.9 x 1.8 in. (113 x 73 x 46 mm)
• Street Price: $249.99

Panasonic DMC-FZ100 is a high-speed digital camera with 14-megapixel resolution, 24x optical zoom, 3-icnch LCD screen and 0.2-inch 201,600-dot EVF, intelligent automatic as well as full manual controls and full HD movie recording.

The lens offers wide-angle capabilities as well: it shows 25mm field of view when zoomed out. Furthermore, its 24x optical zoom can be extended to 32x without degrading picture quality. The lens features ED and aspherical elements to combat aberrations and hides the Power O.I.S lens-shift image stabilizer inside.

The peculiarity of this camera is its high-speed operation ensured by its speedy SMOS sensor and Venus Engine FHD image processor. The camera is capable of taking full-resolution images at a speed of 11 fps, 3.5-images at 60 fps and QVGA movies at a rate of 220fps.

The sensor also enables Full HD 50i (PAL) smooth movie recording in AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format. There’s also a possibility to use optical zoom and to control camera setting in Creative movie mode and to apply different My Color effects to your movies.You can also enjoy Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator and Wind Cut functions here. The Video Divide function allows cutting out deleting a piece of video right in the camera.

The DMC-FZ100 offers its Intelligent Auto (iA) mode for automatic shooting. It combines the work of the POWER O.I.S., Face Recognition, Face Detection, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure features to get the best result possible. The Intelligent Resolution technology, in its turn, ensures accurate noise reduction and optimum signal processing to achieve clearness and finer detail in your images and movies.

There’re also full manual controls over the aperture and the shutter in the camera to help you express your creativity to a full extent, as well as various scene modes and My Color effects to add artistic touch to your pictures.

The camera is compatible with a wide range of optional devices including Tele Conversion Lens, Close-up Lens, Conversion Lens Adaptor, MC Protector, ND and PL Filters, External Flash, Stereo Microphone, and Remote Shutter.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 - Specifications:

• 1/2.33″ Type MOS Sensor
• 14.1 Megapixels
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
• Movie Mode: 1980 x 1080 (17Mbps)
• File formats: JPEG, RAW; AVCHD, AVCHD Lite, QuickTime Motion JPEG
• 24x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 25 - 600mm (
• Power O.I.S Lens-Shift Stabilization
• Aperture Range: F2.8 - F5.2
• 0.20″ 202K Pixel Viewfinder
• 3.0″ TFT LCD Display with 460K dots
• AF Area Modes: Face / AF Tracking, 11-point, 1-point High speed, 1-point, Spot (flexible/ scalable)
• Macro Mode: 1 cm
• Metering: Intelligent Multiple, Center, Spot
• Sensitivity: ISO100 - 6400
• Exposure Bracketing
• Shutter Speed: 60-1/2000 sec
• Intelligent AUTO Mode
• Manual Exposure Controls
• 19 Scene Modes
• Continuous Shooting: up to 60 frames/sec
• 23 Image Parameters
• SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards
• 40MB Internal Memory
• Price: US: $499.95

Panasonic DMC-FZ40 aka FZ45 is a 14.1-megapixel hybrid digital compact camera with 24x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD screen alongside with 0.2-inch 201,600-dot EVF, HD movie capture and an array of automatic as well as manual controls.

The camera’s lens offers 25mm ultra wide angle field of view as well as exceptional telephoto coverage, which can be further extended to 32x with the Intelligent Zoom function without degradation in picture quality and to 50x at 3-megapixel resolution. The lens features ED and aspherical lenses to combat aberration while the built-in POWER O.I.S. lens-shift stabilizer combats blur caused by camera shake.

At the heart of the DMC-FZ40 lies the high-performance Venus Engine HD II image processor that provides for high-speed shooting and accurate noise reduction. It also enables the Intelligent Resolution technology that ensures that you stills and movies look naturally clear and crisp.

The camera features Panasonic proprietary iA (Intelligent Auto) mode for those who are unfamiliar with camera settings or want to get great photos without thinking about the tech aspect of shooting. This mode makes the POWER O.I.S., Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control and Intelligent Exposure technologies work together, so that the camera automatically produces great results.

There’re also numerous scene modes, My color modes as well as fully manual controls. The latter allow you to manually set aperture value and shutter speed for both still images and movies.

The 720p HD movies are recorded in AVCHD Lite format. The camera also features Dolby Digital Creator to record high quality audio and a Wind Cut function to block background noise caused by wind. The 24x optical zoom is also available for movie recording.

The DMC-FZ40 takes optional devices like 1.7x tele conversion lens, close-up lens, conversion lens adaptor, MC protector, ND and PL filters.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4o aka FZ45 - Specifications:

• 1/2.33″ CCD Sensor
• 14.1 Megapixels
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
• 24x Optical Zoom
• Aperture Range: F2.8 - 5.2
• Focal Length Equivalent: 25 - 600mm
• Power O.I.S Lens-Shift Stabilization
• 0.20″ Color EVF (201,600 Pixels equiv.)
• 3.0″ TFT LCD Display with 230K dots
• AF Area Modes: Face / AF tracking, 23-point, 1-point, pot (flexible/ scalable)
• Macro Mode: 1 cm
• Metering: Intelligent Multiple, Center, Spot
• Sensitivity: ISO80 - 6400
• Exposure Bracketing
• Shutter Speed: 60-1/2000 sec
• Modes: Intelligent AUTO, Program, Aperture & Shutter Priority, Manual, SCN, Custom
• 16 Scene modes
• Continuous Shooting: 1.8 frames/sec, 5 frames/sec
• 23 Image Styles
• Movie Mode: 1280 x 720 pixels (17Mbps)
• SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards
• 40mb Internal Memory
• Price: US: $399.95