Olympus reveals TG-1 iHS tough and pro quality camera

Olympus is innovating it's Tough line with the new TG-1 iHS which features the world’s first high-speed bright f2.0 lens on a Tough camera, and converter-lens compatibility to create a versatile system camera. Encased in a durable waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and crushproof body, the TG-1 iHS is expected to retail for US $ 400 and brings a 12 Megapixel - CMOS 1/2.3 sensor, 4.5-18.0mm  lens with 4 x optical and 4 x digital zoom. It also features a GPS and digital compass.

Olympus is touting DSLR-quality TruePic VI image processor with in high-speed autofocus, enhanced Intelligent Auto for spectacular scene and subject recognition, and 2x Super-Resolution Zoom as a key differentiator for the TG-1 iHS in the sporty-line of point and shoot cameras.

Review: Fujifilm XP20 14 Megapixel Waterproof camera

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Until recently, capable waterproof digital cameras were considered the domain of prosumer models which required expensive waterproof cases as add ons. Fujufilm's XP 20 and XP 30 cameras shoot 14 megapixel stills, HD quality video and are waterproof (up to 16 ft), dustproof, freeze proof (up to -10'c) shockproof (up to 4.9 feet) point and shoot cameras packed with creative and functional shooting options.

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