ASUS announces MeMO Pad

Asus just release a new 7 inch look alike Nexus 7 tablet - MeMO Pad. Well, though they share the almost similar design, but spec has a huge difference.

ASUS MeMO Pad Key Specification :

• 7-inch with 1024 x 600 pixels Resolution LED-backlit
• 1GHz VIA WM8950 Processor
• Mali-400 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 1MP front facing camera with 720p video recording
• 8GB/16GB internal storage with microSD card slot
• 4270mAh
• Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean

ASUS MeMO Pad will be available starting this January in selected markets from authorized ASUS resellers with the price tag $149 for the lowest storage option.

Well, not a Nexus 7 killer.

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Lenovo introduces K900 and four dual-SIM IdeaPhone droids to CES

Lenovo not gonna miss the party as well. Lenovo just unveils new K900, 5.5" 1080p screen droid that running dual core Intel Atom processor and also four dual-SIM IdeaPhone droids. As the successor of K800, K900 is also one of the thinnest in its class with a 6.9mm thick stainless steel and polycarbonate unibody.

Lenovo K900 Key Specification :

• 5.5" IPS LCD screen with 1080p resolution and 400ppi pixel density
• 2GHz Dual-core Intel Atom Z2580 processor (Clover Trail+)
• 13MP back facing camera with 1080p HD recording
• Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

The K900 will launch in China this April and will expand to "select regional markets" shortly after. The pricing will be announced later.

Meanwhile, here are the four dual-SIM IdeaPhone by Lenovo, ranging from entry lvl to mid range.

Lenovo IdeaPhone S890 Key Specification :

• 5" qHD with 540 x 960 resolution
• 8MP back facing camera
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Lenovo IdeaPhone S720 Key Specification :

• 4.5" IPS LCD screen of with 540 x 960 resolution
• dual-core MTK processor
• 8MP back facing camera
• 1MP front camera
• 2000mAh
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Lenovo IdeaPhone A800 Key Specification :

• 4.5" FWVGA screen with 480 x 854 resolution
• 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 2000mAh
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Lenovo IdeaPhone A690 Key Specification :

• 4" FWVGA screen with 480 x 854 resolution
• 1GHz single core processor
• 2.3 Gingerbread

No information on release date and price as well.

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ZTE Grand S is now official

Finally ZTE Grand S is official! Joining the full HD 1080p screen party with others Android! The ZTE Grand S also boast a thin waistline of just 6.9mm making it the thinnest of the 5" smartphones.

ZTE Grand S Key Specification :

• 5" screen with 1080p Resolution
• 1.7GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16 GB internal storage with expandable microSD
• 13MP back facing camera
• 2MP front camera
• 1,780mAh
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Sound great deal right though I felt the battery is kinda low. Anyway pricing is not confirm yet and China will be the first one to get on first quarter of this year with the US to follow suit shortly after.

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Olympus releases new compacts line in CES 2013

Olympus has a bunch of new camera in CES 2013 too. Sadly no mirrorless camera.

Olympus STYLUS SZ-16 iHS® Key Features :

• 16 Megapixels
• 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
• TruePic V imaging processor
• 25-600mm with f3.0 - f6.9
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1080p video recording

Olympus STYLUS SZ-15 Key Features :

• 16 Megapixels
• 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
• TruePic III+ imaging processor
• 25-600mm with f3.0 - f6.9
• ISO 100 - 1600
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 720p video recording

The Olympus SZ-16 iHS and SZ-15 will both be available in March with SZ-16 iHS Estimated Street Price: $229.99 (Approximately RM690) (Available in silver, white) and SZ-15 Estimated Street Price: $199.99 (Approximately RM600) (Available in silver, black and red).

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-830 Key Features :

• 16 Megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor
• 28 – 140 mm with f3.9 - f5.9
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording
• Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, Dustproof, Crushproof

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-630 Key Features :

• 16 Megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor
• 28 – 140 mm with f3.9 - f5.9
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording
• Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, Dustproof, Crushproof

The Olympus STYLUS TOUGH TG-830 iHS will be available in March with an Estimated Street Price: $279.99 (Approximately RM840) (Available in Silver, Black, Red, and Blue) and the Olympus STYLUS TOUGH TG-630 iHS will also be available in March at an Estimated Street Price: $199.99 (Approximately RM600) (Available in White, Red, Black, and Blue)

Olympus Stylus SH-50 iHS Key Features :

• 16 Megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor
• 25 - 600mm with f3.0 - f6.9
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording
• 5-axis image stabilization

The Olympus STYLUS SH-50 will be available in March at an estimated street price of $299.99 (Approximately RM900) in Black and White color.

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS Key Features :

• 12.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• 25 – 100 mm with F2.0 - F4.9
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording
• Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, Dustproof, Crushproof

The Olympus STYLUS TOUGH TG-2 iHS will be available in March with price $379.99 (Approximately RM1140) (Available in Black and Red)



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Nikon launches 1 S1 and 1 J3 1-system mirrorless camera and 1 Nikkor lenses

Nikon just add two new addition to it's Nikon 1 mirrorless camera, J3 and also S1 as entry level mirrorless.

Nikon 1 J3 Key Specification :

• 14.2 megapixels
• 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS Sensor
• 135 Number of focus points
• 3" fixed LCD Screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps) video recording

Nikon 1 S1 Key Specification :

• 10.1 megapixels
• 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS Sensor
• 135 Number of focus points
• 3" fixed LCD Screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps) video recording

The Nikon 1 J3 camera with the 10-30mm lens will be available in February 2013 for the suggested retail price (SRP) of $599.95 (Approximately RM1,800) Additionally, the Nikon 1 S1 camera with the 11-27.5mm lens will be available in February 2013 for the suggested retail price (SRP) of $499.95 (Approximately RM1500). To match consumers' personalities and creativity, the J3 will come in a variety of stylish colors including White, Black, Silver, Burgundy and Beige, while the S1 will come in White, Black, Red, Pink and Khaki.

In addition Nikon has announced the 1 Nikkor 6.7-13mm F3.5-5.6 VR 18-35mm equivalent wide-angle zoom and a retractable superzoom lens, the 1 Nikkor 10-100mm F4-5.6 VR.

The 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 and 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4-5.6, will have suggested retail prices (SRP) of $499.95 (Approximately RM1500) and $549.95 (Approximately RM1650), respectively.

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Nikon announces WiFi-enabled 12x Coolpix S6500

No surprise every camera is getting WiFi built in now. Nikon S6500 includes the latest 'Glamour Retouch' effects including 'Reduce Dark Circles' and 'Redden Cheeks'.

Nikon Coolpix S6500 Key Specification :

• 16.2 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• 25-300mm
• 1920 x 1080 video recording
• Built in Wi-Fi

It will available late January for a suggested retail price of $219.95 (Approximately RM660) in silver, black, red, and orange.

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Sony unveils Xperia Z and Xperia ZL

With so many leaked of Sony Yuga and Odin, finally they see the light as Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL. Nothing surprising on the spec since it pretty much confirmed.

Sony Xperia Z Key Specification :

• 5" LED-backlit 1080p display with Mobile Bravia 2 Engine
• 1.5GHz Quad Core Krait Snapdragon S4 Pro processor
• Adreno 320 graphics
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP Exmor RS back camera with 1080p video recording
• 16GB internal memory with expandable microSD
• IP57-certified for dust and water resistance
• LTE and NFC built in
• 2,330 mAh battery
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Sony Xperia ZL Key Specification :

• 5" LED-backlit 1080p display with Mobile Bravia 2 Engine
• 1.5GHz Quad Core Krait Snapdragon S4 Pro processor
• Adreno 320 graphics
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP Exmor RS back camera with 1080p video recording
• 16GB internal memory with expandable microSD
• LTE and NFC built in
• 2,330 mAh battery
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Sony Xperia ZL has the same spec with Xperia Z except lack of IP57 certification and the slightly different design. The Xperia ZL has its front camera placed in the bottom right corner of the front panel, has a tad smaller footprint (but thicker profile) and is slightly lighter than the Xperia Z.

Both phone will be available on March with unknown pricing yet. Rumors that the Xperia Z and ZL will be available in different markets.

Honestly both phone are very sexy design. Hope Sony could make it into top in the race this year!

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Huawei unveils Ascend Mate and Ascend D2

Alright enough for camera side for CES 2013. Huawei just reveal two interesting Android devices with Ascend D2 as the flagship phone. Huawei Ascend Mate screen will work with gloves on and also has no app drawer (like the Meizu MX and iPhone) and offers pop-up apps for improved multi-tasking, and a one-hand UI, which improves the handling of the dialer and keayboard in those cases when one of your hands isn't available.

Huawei Ascend D2 Key Specification :

• 5-inch with 1080p display (443ppi)
• Quad-core 1.5GHz
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP back facing camera with 1080p video recording
• 1.3MP front facing camera
• 32GB internal storage
• water and dust resistance
• LTE
• 3000 mAh
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Huawei Ascend Mate Key Specification :

• 6.1-inch 720p display
• Quad-core 1.5GHz
• 2GB RAM
• 8MP back facing camera with 1080p video recording
• 1.3MP front facing camera
• 32GB internal storage with expandable microSD
• 4050 mAh
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

The D2 will be released this month with China being the first country to get it. The pricing is yet to be confirmed. In the mean time, Huawei Ascend Mate will hit the shelves in February, with China being the first country to get it suggested price will be about $480 (Approximately RM1,440).

Huawei will also be offering a 4.7" version of the Ascend D2, but the company didn't give any more specifics about it.

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Fujifilm unveils X100s and X20

Amonga bunch of new camera announced in CES 2013, Fujifilm X100s and X20 are the most attractive for me. It is direct replacement for everyone favourite X100 and X10.

Fujifilm X100s Key Specification :

• 16.3 megapixels
• APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) X-Trans CMOS II sensor
• EXR II imaging processor
• ISo 100 - 25,600
• 35 mm with f2
• 49 Number of focus points
• 2.8" fixed LCD screen
• Electronic and Optical (tunnel) view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) video recording.

Fujifilm X20 Key Specification :

• 16.3 megapixels
• APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) X-Trans CMOS II sensor
• EXR II imaging processor
• ISo 200 - 12,800
• 28 – 112 mm with F2.0 - F2.8
• 2.8" fixed LCD screen
• Optical (tunnel) view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording.

The sensor is one of the huge improvement for this two camera compare with it's predecessors. It using same sensor with Fujifilm X Pro 1, so expecting same result with it.

Pricing and availabilities is not announce yet.

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Fujifilm launches FinePix HS50EXR and HS35EXR high-end superzooms

Well this camera deserved a separate post. Nevertheless, FinePix HS50EXR and HS35EXR is to replaced the existing super zooms cameraFinePix HS30EXR and FinePix HS25EXR.

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor
• EXR Processor II imaging processor
• 24 – 1000 mm with F2.8 - F5.6
• 3" Fully articulated LCD Screen
• Electronic View Finder
• 11fps burst mode
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor
• EXR Processor II imaging processor
• 24-720 mm with F2.8 - F5.6
• 3" Fully articulated LCD Screen
• Electronic View Finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording

The FinePix HS50EXR and HS35EXR will be available in March 2013 at the price of $549.95 (Approximately RM1,650) and $399.95 (RM1,200) respectively.

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Fujifilm refresh it's camera lineup

Once a year, we will get to see a bunch of refresh lineup of compact camera. Fujifilm unveils quite alot point and shot this time in CES 2013.

Fujifilm FinePix T550 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• 24 – 288 mm
• 2.7" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recoding

Fujifilm FinePix T500 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• 24 – 288 mm
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recoding

The FinePix T550 will be available March 2013 at the price of $159.95 (Approximately RM480).

Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 24 – 1004 mm with F2.9 - F6.5
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• Electronic view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recoding

Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 24 – 1008 mm with F2.9 - F6.5
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• Electronic view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recoding

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 24 – 960 mm with F2.9 - F6.5
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• Electronic view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recoding

The FinePix S-Series will be available March 2013 at the price of $299.95 (Approximately RM900) for S8200 and $309.95 (approximately RM930) for S8300.

Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor
• 28 – 140 mm with F3.9 - F4.9
• 2.7" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60fps) video recoding
• Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, Dustproof

The FinePix XP60 will be available in March 2013 at the price of $199.95 (Approximately RM600), and will be available in yellow, blue, red and green.

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 24 – 1200 mm with F2.9 - F6.5
• 3" Tilting LCD screen
• Electronic view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recoding

The FinePix SL1000 will be available March 2013 at the price of $399.95 (Approximately RM1,200).

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Sony launches five Cyber-shot compacts including Wi-Fi and waterproof models

Sony just announced five new model in CES 2013.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 Key Specification :

• 16.2 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ Imaging Processor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 28 – 224 mm with F3.3 - F8.0
• 2.7" fixed LCD touch screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording
• Built in Wi-Fi

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Key Specification :

• 16.2 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ Imaging Processor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 28 – 224 mm with F3.3 - F8.0
• 2.7" fixed LCD touch screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording
• Built in Wi-Fi

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Key Specification :

• 16.2 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ Imaging Processor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 28 – 224 mm with F3.3 - F8.0
• 2.7" fixed LCD touch screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording
• Built in Wi-Fi

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Key Specification :

• 16.1 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200
• 25 – 100 mm with F3.6 - F4.7
• 2.7" fixed LCD touch screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recording
• Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof , Freeze proof

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Key Specification :

• 20.1 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200
• 24 – 633 mm with F3.1 - F5.9
• 3" fixed LCD touch screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recording

All camera will be available by this month with pricing WX80 $199 (Approximately RM600), W730 $139 (Approximately RM420), W710 $99 (Approximately RM300), TF1 $199 (Approximately RM600) and H200 $249 (Approximately RM750).

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Samsung announces six Wi-Fi compacts including WB250F and WB800F

Samsung has announced six Wi-Fi capable compact cameras, including compact superzooms and its latest Dual-View model.

Samsung WB250F Key Specification :

• 14.2 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200
• 24 – 432 mm with F3.2 - F5.8
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) video recording
• Built-In Wi-Fi

Samsung WB200F Key Specification :

• 14.2 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200
• 24 – 432 mm with F3.2 - F5.8
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) video recording
• Built-In Wi-Fi

Samsung WB800F Key Specification :

• 16.3 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200
• 23 – 483 mm with F2.8 - F5.9
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) video recording
• Built-In Wi-Fi

Samsung WB30F Key Specification :

• 16.2 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200
• 24 – 240 mm with F3.1 - F6.3
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps) video recording
• Built-In Wi-Fi

Samsung DV150F Key Specification :

• 16.2 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200
• 25 – 125 mm with F2.5 - F6.3
• 2.7" fixed LCD touch screen
• 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps) video recording
• Built-In Wi-Fi

Samsung ST150F Key Specification :

• 16.2 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200
• 25 – 125 mm with F2.5 - F6.3
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps) video recording
• Built-In Wi-Fi

The DV150F and ST150F both use the smaller MicroSD format of memory cards. Pricing and availabilities is still unknown.

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Panasonic announces DMC-LZ30, SZ3, XS1, FH10, F5, TS5/FT5, TS25/FT25, ZS30/TZ40 and ZS25/TZ35

Like Canon, Panasonic has a bunch of updates on the current upline compact camera.

Panasonic DMC-LZ30 Key Specification :

• 16.1 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 25 – 875 mm with F3.0 - F5.9
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recording

Panasonic DMC-SZ3 Key Specification :

• 16.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 25 – 250 mm with F3.1 - F5.9
• 23 Number of focus points
• 2.7" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recording

Panasonic DMC-XS1 Key Specification :

• 16.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 24 – 120 mm with F2.8 - F6.9
• 2.7" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recording

Panasonic DMC-FH10 Key Specification :

• 16.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 26 – 130 mm with F2.8 - F6.9
• 2.7" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recording

Panasonic DMC-F5 Key Specification :

• 14.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 28 – 140 mm with F3.2 - F6.5
• 2.7" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recording

Panasonic DMC-TS5/FT5 Key Specification :

• 16.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 28 – 128 mm with F3.3 - F5.9
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps) video recording
• Wi-Fi and NFC Built in

Panasonic DMC-TS25/FT25 Key Specification :

• 16.1 megapixels
• 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 25 – 100 mm with F3.9 - F5.7
• 2.7" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recording
• Wi-Fi and NFC Built in

Panasonic DMC-ZS30/TZ40 Key Specification :

• 18.1 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 24 – 480 mm with F3.3 - F6.4
• 23 Number of focus points
• 3" fixed LCD touch screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording
• Wi-Fi and NFC Built in

Panasonic ZS25/TZ35 Key Specification :

• 18.1 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 24 – 480 mm with F3.3 - F6.4
• 23 Number of focus points
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording

Yes I know there are alots to choose! If you're looking for new compact from Panasonic, happy choosing ;) All camera will be available by March. Pricing is not available.

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Pentax announces the MX-1

I guess enthusiast compact camera will be happy on Pentax MX-1 because of it's classic styling and construction, with brass top- and base-plates. Don't get fool by it's appearance, it packed with pretty good spec.

Pentax MX-1 Key Specification :

• 12.0 megapixels
• 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12800
• 28 – 112 mm with F1.8 - F2.5
• 25 Number of focus points
• 3" Tilting LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) video recording

The new MX-1 advanced digital compact will be available at retail outlets nationwide and online in February 2013 with a suggested retail price of $499.95 (Approximately RM1,500).

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Canon announces a smartphone side-kick, PowerShot N

What if I told you Canon has come out with something designed specifically as a smartphone companion for the Instagram generation? Yup introducing the Canon PowerShot N! Of course it doesn't run Android OS like Samsung Galaxy Camera.

Canon PowerShot N Key Specification :

• 12.1 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS sensor
• Digic 5 Imaging Processor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 28 – 224 mm with F3.0 - F5.9
• 2.8" tilting LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) video recording
• Wi-Fi Built in

Thanks to the Mobile Device Connect Button, users can upload images or movies to social networks such as Facebook ® and YouTube™ just moments after they've been captured. Again, I wonder how it is a perfect companion for smartphone and Instagram? Gotta wait hands on to check it out.

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Canon updates lineup with Elph 130 IS/IXUS 140, PowerShot A3500 IS, A2600 & A1400

Kick start from CES 2013, Canon has alot new updates on the current lineup compact camera! Let's take a look on it.

Canon Elph 130 IS/IXUS 140 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 4 imaging processor
• ISO 100 - 1600
• 28 – 224 mm with F3.2 - F6.9
• 9 Number of focus points
• 3" inch fixed LCD
• 1280 x 720 (25 fps) Video Recording
• Built in Wi-Fi

Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 1600
• 28 – 140 mm with F2.8 - F6.9
• 9 Number of focus points
• 3" inch fixed LCD
• 1280 x 720 (25 fps) video recording
• Built in Wi-Fi

Canon PowerShot A2600 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 1600
• 28 – 140 mm with F2.8 - F6.9
• 9 Number of focus points
• 3" inch fixed LCD
• 1280 x 720 (25 fps) video recording

Canon PowerShot A1400 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• ISO 100 - 1600
• 28 – 140 mm with F2.8 - F6.9
• 9 Number of focus points
• 2.7" inch fixed LCD
• 1280 x 720 (25 fps) video recording
• Optical Viewfinder

Both Elph 130/ IS/IXUS 140 and PowerShot A3500 offer wifi connectivity while the cheap version Powershot A2600 and Powershot A1400 doesn't. Pricing and availabilities is still unknown.

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