Panasonic has just introduced its latest LUMIX family member – the DMC-GF1, where it is touted to be the smallest and lightest system digital camera in the world to feature a built-in flash. What makes the LUMIX DMC-GF1 different from its predecessors would be an elegant, compact design that does hark back to the older days of classic film cameras, although it boasts state of the art innards by building upon Panasonic’s success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard.

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Samsung does come up with their own range of digital cameras, and so it is no surprise to see the Korean consumer electronics giant unveil the WB5000, where this 12.5-megapixel camera will be accompanied by one of the most powerful lens ever offered on a Samsung compact digital camera. Further enlarging the advanced WB Series from Samsung, the WB5000 will feature a high-performance Schneider-KREUZNACH lens that boasts an impressive 24x optical zoom with a 26mm wide-angle focal length (35mm film equivalent focal range of 26mm-624mm), making it possible for one to utilize the WB5000 when it comes to shooting high-quality digital still images. Of course, for folks who think that video is a much better method when it comes to capturing memories, the WB5000 is also equally at home where recording 720p HD video in H.264 format is concerned.

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Sony ensures that shutterbugs will be kept happy with the announcement of their new Alpha a850 DSLR camera alongside a brand new 28-75mm F2.8 lens. The a850 model won’t fall short in terms of megapixel count compared to its flagship a900 model, where it boasts a similar 24.6-megapixel sensor as well as retain most of the a900’s features, but won’t break the bank in these economically challenging times by offering the body for less than $2,000. At this price point, it is interesting to see Sony’s strategy of bringing the benefits of a full-frame digital SLR camera to a broader group of consumers, where the a850 is equally at home in the hands of a high-end professional down to the amateur enthusiast.

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Casio is back with yet another entry-level digital camera, with the Casio EX-Z33 taking up news space this time round. This 10.1-megapixel shooter will come with a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5″ widescreen LCD display, Automatic face recognition and Best Shot function to help beginners capture shots that they never thought possible with a manual film camera in the first place. As for the Auto Shutter mode, it allows the EX-Z33 to shoot automatically whenever the subject smiles or when there is no blur. It boasts a Best Shot function which allows the camera to adjust to the scene being shot automatically, regardless of whether these are in portrait or landscape mode, and will take into account a variety of settings including shooting flowers, romantic sunsets and candlelight dinners, sports shots among others, totaling 23 various scenarios in total.

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Forget about big boys’ toys – this one is for the kids. This little digital camera will not only be able to capture favorite memories from the eyes of your little one, it was also built tough to withstand the rigors of being a child’s toy.

Housed in a thick plastic case with sold, rubber handholds that provide a sure grip for an entire hand (versus just using the fingers), the camera has a 0.3 MP image sensor that takes both 640 x 480 resolution pictures and 320 x 240 resolution videos. It has a fixed-focus lens, so children simply line up a shot and press the button; images are shown on its 1″ color display. It can store up to 150 JPEG pictures and 3 1/2 minutes of AVI video on its 16 MB memory, which can be downloaded to a computer running Windows via the included USB cable.

Each $59.95 purchase comes with relevant software used for image editing once your kid is done, and it will be powered by a quartet of AA batteries. Don’t worry about Junior breaking your DSLR now after getting him this!

As you may have guessed, that is a picture of me taking a picture of the DXG-533V, with the DXG-533V. I realize that sounds confusing, but if you like the look of the camera as well as the quality of the image, then this is the camera for you.

The DXG-533V is part of the Luxe collection, and appears to be made for the females. In fact, it comes in five stylish colors of Pink Argyle, Blue Argyle, Pink, White, and Black that accessorize well with whatever Miss Universe contestants are wearing. In fact, DXG invested quite a bit of time making certain that the Luxe Collection had some presence at that pageant.

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. has a slew of new digital cameras that ought to keep any budding shutterbug happy. After all, DSLRs might be gaining in popularity but if you really want to make money, better target the mass market as that’s where the cash is at. It is a good thing that Canon’s line of PowerShot digital cameras do have an honorable history of high performance and capability without requiring one to break the bank. We’ll take a look at all five digital cameras in greater detail right after the jump.

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Most families have at least one camcorder simply because there is a need to record down all the memorable family happenings, and if you’re looking for the latest in the market, you won’t really go wrong with the Canon Vixia HF S11 dual flash memory camcorder. This device will target video enthusiasts who are looking forward to capture the moment in breathtaking HD quality, thanks to the Vixia HF S11 being equipped with advanced HD features and professional-level manual controls. Apart from that, Canon will also offer a new camcorder accessory known as the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter that will bring professional-level functionality whenever you decide to shoot your mini movie from a tripod.

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