- Launched: September 2010
- Type: SLR style hybrid
- Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 16 megapixels
- Lenses: Micro Four Thirds
- Key features: Full HD movies, 10x zoom kit lens, touch-screen control
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: SLR-style hybrid camera designed specifically for full HD movies. The GH2 replaces the GH1 with a higher-resolution 16-megapixel sensor, 5fps continuous shooting speed and touch-screen control.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Fixed lens hybrid
- Sensor size: 1/6.3-inch
- Resolution: 10 megapixels
- Lens: 24-90mm equivalent f2-3.3
- Key features: Aspect ratio switch, Adobe Lightroom licence included
- Links: Product page
Summary: Leica-branded version of the Panasonic Lumix LX5. A good high-end compact with the extra cachet of the Leica brand/styling and an Adobe Lightroom 3 software licence included.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C, 23.7 x 15.7mm
- Resolution: 16.3 megapixels
- Lenses: Pentax KAF2
- Key features: Full HD movies, in-built anti-shake, 7fps continuous shooting
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: High-end digital SLR for enthusiasts and professionals, and a step up from the14-megapixel K-7. Pentax SLRs are strongly built with a host of well thought out features, though the cheaper lenses can be unrefined.
Summary: The D7000 is Nikon's top 'amateur' digital SLR and it replaces the D90. It's designed for photographers who already know the basics and want a camera that can take them to the next level, but without the cost and weight of a fully-professional system.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: High-end compact
- Sensor size: 1/1.7-inch
- Resolution: 10 megapixels
- Lens: 28-140mm equivalent f2.8-4.5
- Key features: Articulating LCD, HDR mode
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: The G12 is Canon's top high-end compact, boasting a 5x wideangle zoom, SLR-style manual controls and rugged build. It replaces the G11, adding a standard HD movie mode.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
- Lenses: Four Thirds
- Key features: In-built anti-shake, articulating LCD
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Long-overdue replacement of the E-3 as Olympus's top-of-the-line professional digital SLR. The E-5 is rugged and versatile, but the smaller sensor puts it at a serious disadvantage compared to other pro SLRs.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Compact style hybrid
- Sensor size: APS-C
- Resolution: 14.6 megapixels
- Lenses: Samsung NX/i-Function
- Key features: 'i-Function' lenses
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Compact style hybrid camera which introduces Samsung's new 'i-Function' lenses where you can control the camera with dials on the lens.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: High-end compact
- Sensor size: 1/1.7-inch
- Resolution: 10.4 megapixels
- Lens: 28-200mm equivalent f2.8-5.6
- Key features: 7.1x zoom range
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Nikon's high-end compact camera for people who want all the manual controls of a digital SLR or hybrid camera, but in a smaller body. Rivals include the Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix LX5.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR/SLR hybrid
- Sensor: APS-C, 23.4 x 15.6mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a mount
- Key features: Translucent mirror, full HD movies, 7fps continuous shooting, articulating LCD
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: The cheaper of Sony's first two 'translucent mirror' D-SLRs, a design which allows fast 'phase-detection' autofocus even in live view and movie modes. The a33 is ideal for novices and enthusiasts.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.6 x 15.8mm
- Resolution: 12.4 megapixels
- Lenses: Pentax KAF2
- Key features: In-built anti-shake, 6fps continuous shooting, AA batteries
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Aimed at beginners, but with features for enthusiasts too, including a range of digital filters, very fast 6fps continuous shooting, a 921,000-dot 3-inch LCD display and a maximum ISO of 12800.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR/SLR style hybrid
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm
- Resolution: 16.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Sony a mount
- Key features: Translucent mirror, full HD movies, articulating LCD, in-built anti-shake, 10fps continuous shooting
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: The more expensive of Sony's first two Translucent Mirror SLRs. It has a higher-resolution sensor than the a33 and a higher continuous shooting speed, and is aimed at enthusiasts.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.1 x 15.4mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (DX and FX formats)
- Key features: Full HD movies
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Designed for beginners, the D3100 is the next step from the D3000, and includes a full 1920 x 1080 HD movie mode and a new 14-megapixel CMOS sensor.
