
The Samsung ST700, PL170 and PL120 are new dual screen point and shoot cameras introduced at CES 2011. The ST700 features a 1.8-inch front panel LCD, while the PL170 and PL120 offer 1.5-inch front panel LCDs.
The ST700 features a 16.1MP sensor, 5x optical zoom with optical image stabilization, and a 3-inch touch screen display. The ST700 should be available in March 2011 at an initial retail price of $279.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Samsung PL170 also packs a 16.1MP sensor and 5x optical zoom with optical image stabilization, but its 3-inch LCD is not a touch screen interface. The PL170 should be available in March 2011 at an initial retail price of $199.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The PL120 is the entry-level dual screen model with a 14.2MP sensor, 5x optical zoom (digital stabilization only), and a 2.7-inch rear LCD screen. The PL120 should be available in March 2011 at an initial retail price of $149.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
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The Panasonic Lumix FH5 and FH2 are new point and shoot camera introduced at CES 2011, featuring 16.1MP and 14.1MP sensors, respectively. Both cameras offer 4x optical zoom lenses and capture 720p HD video. Details on price and availability will be announced at a later date.

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The Panasonic Lumix FP7 and FP5 are new ultra-compact cameras introduced at CES 2011. The FP7 features a 16.1MP sensor and 3.5-inch touchscreen display, while the FP5 sports a 14.1MP sensor and 3-inch touchscreen LCD. Both cameras have a 4x optical zoom lens and capture 720p HD video. Prices and availability will be announced at a later date.

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The Panasonic Lumix FH27 and FH25 are new 16.1MP cameras featuring 8x optical zoom lenses. The FH27 has a 3-inch touchscreen LCD, while the FH25 features a non-touch 2.7-inch LCD. Both cameras allow capture of 720p HD video. Price and release dates will be announced at a later date.

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The Panasonic Lumix S3 and S1 are a pair of new compact cameras introduced at CES 2011. The Lumix S3 features a 14.1MP sensor, 4x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, and the ability to capture 720p HD video. The Lumix S1 offers the same 4x zoom lens with image stabilization and 720p video capture, but steps down to a 12.1MP sensor.
As typical, Panasonic will announce pricing and availability at a later date.

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Sony had a new external video monitor on display at CES 2011. The new 5-inch CLM-V55 monitor connects via HDMI inputs and will produce a live view from the camera’s sensor thanks to a coming firmware update for the A55, A33, A580 and A560 Alpha cameras. [click to continue…]