It's not quite as svelte as its GF1 cousin, but as the second-generation of the original Micro Four Thirds camera, the Panasonic Lumix G2 ($TBA) offers one of the most complete packages available in the format. Its 12.1 megapixel sensor, 720p video recording, and new Venus Engine HD II image... [More]

The compass-inspired print around the lens of the Pentax Optio W90 ($330) isn't just for looks: it's one of the most rugged digicams around. The W90 is Pentax's 11th-generation waterproof digital camera, and offers water protection down to 20 feet, shock protection to four feet, weatherproofing for solid operation in... [More]

It might still be in the concept stage, but that doesn't mean we can't dream about having a Sony Compact Alpha DSLR ($TBA) in our bag or pocket. Powered an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, these compact concepts also offer interchangeable lenses, DSLR-level controls, and full AVCHD video capability for... [More]

Perhaps designed to be a Canon S90 killer, the Samsung TL500 ($450) is the latest point-and-shoot to adopt several DSLR-level features. Among these are a 24mm, 3x optical zoom, f/1.8 Schneider lens, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual shooting modes, dual image stabilization, RAW support, a 10 megapixel, 1/1.7-inch CCD,... [More]

Sleek, stylish, and tough aren't words that normally describe the same product, but they're certainly applicable to the Sony Cyber-shot TX5 ($350). The TX5 offers many of the same features found in the company's flagship TX7 compact — including an Exmor R CMOS sensor, Sweep Panorama mode, HD video recording... [More]

Take a full-size tripod with you everywhere with the ZipShot Tripod ($50). Weighing in at only 11 oz. and folding up to a manageable 15 inches, the ZipShot features a unique design that sees the 'pods spider like aluminum legs unfold to provide a stable, 44-inch tall platform for the... [More]

And so the DSLR wars continue. The Canon EOS Rebel T2i ($900) is the latest salvo from Canon, offering a number of improvements over the T1i it replaces. Highlights include 3.7fps shooting, ISO up to 6400, an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor, 1080p video at both 30 and 24 fps with full... [More]

While we're not sure about its "background defocusing" feature — seems like opening up the aperture would do the same thing — the new Olympus SP-800UZ ($350) is a strong contender otherwise. It sports a 30x optical zoom, a 14 megapixel CCD sensor, a 3-inch wide-screen LCD, 720p HD video... [More]

We don't know why it's taken them so long, but Nikon has finally outed a camera capable of Full 1080p HD video recording. The Nikon Coolpix P100 ($400) packs HD video in a semi-compact body, as well as a 10.3 megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor, a 26x Optical Wide Angle... [More]

Been lusting after the SLR styling of a micro four-thirds camera but can't foot the sizable bill? The Pentax Optio I-10 ($300; February 2010) is a reasonable alternative. Available in black or white, it features retro SLR styling, including a leatherette front panel, Pentax logo front and center, and a... [More]

Folding up to a smallish 14 inches, the Gitzo Traveler Carbon Fiber Monopod ($250) brings you pro-level camera stabilization in a compact form factor that's perfect for carting around on your travels. Features include the G-Lock system for easy and secure locking, 6X carbon fiber construction for maximum strength and... [More]

It's really rather irritating: you pay hundreds — if not thousands — for a new DSLR, only to find yourself becoming a walking billboard thanks to the gaudy included strap. Fix this problem for relatively little green with a Classic Camera Strap ($30). This simple, stylish strap features a striped... [More]

Ultra-thin with a price that puts it in decidedly more premium territory than the company's previous point-and-shoots, the Kodak Slice Touchscreen Camera ($350) isn't just Kodak's most ambitious pocket cam yet — it's also its most sexy. Sporting a large 3.5-inch, 16:9 touchscreen on the back, the Slice also features... [More]

Boasting interchangeable lenses and a 14.6 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor, it'd be easy to confuse the Samsung NX10 Camera ($TBA; Spring 2010) for a normal DSLR. That is, until you get it in your hands, at which time the camera's pocket-friendly size becomes apparent, made possible by the removal... [More]

Looking for SLR-like control on a pocket-friendly cam? Check out the Canon PowerShot S90 ($400). Packing a high sensitivity 10-megapixel sensor, the DIGIC 4 image processor, and a customizable control ring, the S90 segues nicely from a beginner-level auto mode to full manual control, complete with aperture and shutter priority... [More]