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Announced along with the SP-800UZ, the new Olympus SP-600UZ shares the similar features but it has smaller megapixel, lesser zoom capability, smaller LCD display, and no USB charging. Priced at $250, the SP-600UZ will also be available in March 2010.

Olympus unveiled the SP-800UZ ultra-zooms camera boasting 30x wide-angle optical-zoom. The SP-800UZ is mentioned as the world’s smallest camera in this category. With f2.8 (W) / f5.6 (T) wide-angle lenses providing the equivalent of 28-840mm focal length, the SP-800UZ allows users to get closer to the action with a more compact super telephoto-zoom 28mm wide-angle lens that captures even more in each frame. The wide-angle lens makes it easy to take a picture of the entire stadium, while the powerful zoom lets users focus on their favorite player. …

Coming as a successor to the ZS3, the new LUMIX DMC-ZS7 boasts HD video recording capability in AVCHD Lite, 12x optical zoom, GPS functionality, super-fast Auto Focus, and a manual shooting mode designed for advance users. Made by Panasonic, the camera also features a new image processing technology, Intelligent Resolution, which is incorporated in its Venus Engine HD II. Intelligent Zoom also included in addition to the iA (Intelligent Auto) technology.

Boasting 8x optical zoom, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZR3 digital camera is capable of recording your favorite moments in AVCHD Lite HD video format. This super compact camera will be offered in silver, black, red and blue with pricing to be announced. The LUMIX ZR3 features a super-fast AF (Auto Focus), Intelligent Zoom, 2.7-inch large Intelligent LCD screen, SD/SDHC memory card slot that compatible with SDXC memory cards.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS2 digital camera is not only waterproof to 33 feet (10m), but it’s also shockproof to approximately 6.56 feet (2m), freezeproof to 14° F (-10° C) and dustproof. This rugged digital camera will be offered in silver, blue, orange and yellow, but it’s not clear yet when and how much it will cost. Highlights: Sonic Speed AF (Auto Focus), Intelligent Resolution, Venus Engine HD II, 6x Intelligent Zoom, 4.6x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch, and 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD. And last but not least, the LUMIX DMC-TS2 can record HD video in Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite format.

These are the Samsung’s newest point-and-shoot cameras from its WB-series – the WB650 and WB600. Both cameras share the same features including 12-megapixel sensor, 15x optical zoom, wide-angle 24mm Schneider lenses, Dual Image Stabilization (IS), HD video recording capability, HDMI port, and Samsung’s advanced scene recognition technology as well as Smart Auto (Still & Movie). But as the higher-end model, the WB650 comes wit built-in GPS technology for geotagging and 3.0-inch AMOLED display instead of TFT LCD.

The is the Samsung’s newest camera from its PL family – the PL80. Coming with 12.2 megapixel sensor, the PL80 has a versatile 28mm wide-angle, 5x optical zoom lens, Dual Image Stabilization, and Samsung’s full range of smart features such as Smart Auto, auto focusing with object tracking, Perfect Portrait System, and many more. The PL80 is also capable of recording standard definition video at a resolution of 640×480 with 30 fps.

The new MHS-CM5 camera is simple to use. It can record both super-smooth 1280×720/60p video and high resolution Full HD 1920×1080/30p clips. Launched together with the PM5/PM5K as part of the Sony’s new Bloggie series, the MHS-CM5 is also expected to be available in February 2010. Featuring a chic ‘pistol grip’ vertical styling, the CM5 boasts a high-quality 5x optical zoom lens, plus a swivel 6.2cm LCD screen that flips out for comfortable shooting and viewing. The CM5 also sports an HDMI connector, letting you enjoy photos and Full HD clips on your BRAVIA™ or any HD TV.