Panasonic TS2 Goes Further Below Sea Level

The Panasonic Lumix TS2 takes the place of 2009’s rugged TS1 with more resolution and “enhanced toughness,” according to the company’s Jan. 26 press release. Last year’s camera could dip to 10 feet underwater, but the 14.1-megapixel TS2 can dive to 33 feet.

Panasonic Adds HD Video to New ZR3

Panasonic announced the Lumix ZR3, a successor to last year’s ZR1, with the same 12.1-megapixel resolution and 8x optical zoom lens. The new model adds HD video and intelligent resolution technology that the company claims renders more details than ever.

GPS on Panasonic ZS7

Panasonic announced what it’s calling “the world’s smallest photo/video hybrid superzoom digital camera,” according to the company’s Jan. 26 press release. The ZS7 has 12.1 megapixels and a wide 12x optical zoom lens in a compact body, but its coolest feature is sure to be the built-in GPS.

Pentax Shows Off Three New Cameras

Pentax announced the beginning of two new product lines with the unveiling of the retro-styled Optio I-10 and the compact H90. Both cameras come with 12.1 megapixels and a wide, 5x optical zoom lens. Pentax also announced the E90, a budget compact model. All three digital cameras will go on sale next month.

Sony Adds Full HD to Cyber-shots

Sony announced two compact digital cameras with full 1920 x 1080-pixel HD movie modes. The Cyber-shot HX5V and TX7 can shoot 10-megapixel still images and include TransferJet technology to wirelessly beam images to computers and other enabled devices.

Firmware Upgrade for E-P1

Olympus updated the firmware on its Digital Pen E-P1 interchangeable lens camera. The version 1.2 update makes two small fixes and is only available through the included Olympus Master Software.

Panasonic Adds Touchscreen FP3

Panasonic finally expanded its ultra-slim FP-series of digital cameras. The lone FP8 is now joined by the Lumix FP3 and FP1. The new cameras add HD video modes, and the FP3 adds a 3-inch touch screen LCD.

Olympus Unveils New Tough Camera

Olympus announced another waterproof digital camera to its “tough” lineup. The Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 is waterproof to 10 feet, shockproof from 5 feet, and freezeproof from 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 C). New features include HD video, art effects, and 1 GB of internal memory. The camera is set to go on sale next month for $229.

Panasonic Unveils New FH-series with Wide, Long Zooms

Panasonic unveiled a brand new series of digital cameras that will sport wide-angle, long zoom lenses on compact bodies. The Lumix FH-series starts off with the 8x FH20 and 5x FH3 and FH1.