For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings.
Sensor-shift image stabilization; wireless flash control; sensitivity-priority mode; dust and water resistant.
THE BAD
Inaccurate, though still pleasing colors; tends to underexpose images; no live view mode.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Pentax's K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year's model. Despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate colors keep it from capturing the gold medal for image quality.
Sensor-shift image stabilization; wireless flash control; sensitivity-priority mode; dust and water resistant.
THE BAD
Inaccurate, though still pleasing colors; tends to underexpose images; no live view mode.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Pentax's K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year's model. Despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate colors keep it from capturing the gold medal for image quality.
Attractive, functional design; generally above-average photo quality for its class; nice, useful feature set; lens can zoom during movie capture.
THE BAD
Aggressive smoothing reduces detail in indoor shots, even at low ISO sensitivities; modest performance; poorly placed microphone.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Though it's not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5's compact midrange megazoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience.
Attractive, functional design; generally above-average photo quality for its class; nice, useful feature set; lens can zoom during movie capture.
THE BAD
Aggressive smoothing reduces detail in indoor shots, even at low ISO sensitivities; modest performance; poorly placed microphone.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Though it's not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5's compact midrange megazoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience.
Attractive, functional design; generally above-average photo quality for its class; nice, useful feature set; lens can zoom during movie capture.
THE BAD
Aggressive smoothing reduces detail in indoor shots, even at low ISO sensitivities; modest performance; poorly placed microphone.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Though it's not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5's compact midrange megazoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience.
Sensor-shift image stabilization; useful Live View implementation with flip-up LCD.
THE BAD
Kit lens could be better; mixed performance; small viewfinder; interface annoyances.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Unless you're prepared to spend a disproportionate amount of money on a really good lens, the resolution bump offered by the Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 isn't worth the price.
Sensor-shift image stabilization; useful Live View implementation with flip-up LCD.
THE BAD
Kit lens could be better; mixed performance; small viewfinder; interface annoyances.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Unless you're prepared to spend a disproportionate amount of money on a really good lens, the resolution bump offered by the Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 isn't worth the price.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 (with 55-200mm and 18-70mm lenses)
EDITORS RATING
7.2
SPECS
SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3.9 x, 2.7 in LCD display
THE GOOD
Sensor-shift image stabilization; useful Live View implementation with flip-up LCD.
THE BAD
Kit lens could be better; mixed performance; small viewfinder; interface annoyances.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Unless you're prepared to spend a disproportionate amount of money on a really good lens, the resolution bump offered by the Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 isn't worth the price.
10.1 megapixels, 2.7 in LCD display, 54 MB - Integrated
THE GOOD
Solid construction; nice wide-angle lens; hot shoe.
THE BAD
No zoom lens; no built-in optical viewfinder; slow start-up; clunky converter lens design.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The GR Digital II is a cute compact camera that might appeal to street photographers looking to step away from a rangefinder and into digital, but it doesn't deliver the features, performance, or image quality it should given its steep price tag.
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