Panasonic’s TZ series has seen remarkable success in the market place and has also won several awards. A newcomer in the TZ series is therefore, always welcome. Panasonic recently launched the TZ18 and TZ20, the difference being the lack of GPS, full HD video and 3D capture in the TZ18.DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITYThe Panasonic Lumix TZ18 (also known as ZS9/ZS8) has an outer … [Read more...]

The IXUS series is Canon’s stylish line-up of compact cameras. These are easy to use, feature-packed and deliver unmatched performance in their category. Joining the bandwagon is the 12.1-megapixel Canon IXUS 310 HS with a touch screen interface.    Design and Build QualityThe Canon IXUS 310 HS is designed to impress. The camera is not very sleek, and fortunately, has no … [Read more...]

The Olympus Pen E-P3 was launched worldwide on 30th June 2011. In India, it was launched at a glittering function at the ITC Grand Central, at Parel, Mumbai. The PEN E-P3 boasts of having the world’s fastest autofocus (with a 3x zoom, as on June 30, 2011). With a new image processing engine and creative Art Filters, it appears that the E-P3 is now set to challenge the … [Read more...]

Budget compacts are considered fast moving items in the camera sector, and every manufacturer has at least a few models in the market. These are aimed at users wanting better images than their mobile cameras can offer, without burning a hole in their pockets. Kodak is a strong brand in this segment, holding on to their age-old philosophy of bringing affordable yet efficient … [Read more...]

With a myriad of point-and-shoot cameras entering the market frequently, manufacturers are constantly in a battle to one-up competitor models. P&S cameras have always been quite popular with beginners, given their easy function and auto modes. The Samsung PL210 is a camera with a similar concept. Uncomplicated, and ideal for everyday photography. Read on to see how the … [Read more...]