Olympus releases SP-820UZ and SP-720UZ 14MP superzooms

Olympus has released two superzoom cameras, the SP820UZ and the SP720UZ. Both are 14MP CMOS- based cameras featuring 1080p movie capture and 460k dot 3- inch LCDs. The SP- 820UZ features a 40x, 22.4- 896mm equivalent lens and takes AA batteries. The SP- 720UZ is built around a shorter, 26x, 26- 676mm equivalent zoom lens. Both models feature sensor- shift image stabilisation, and can control Eye- Fi wireless SD cards.

Olympus launches Stylus VH-515 12MP CMOS 8x and VH-410 16MP CCD 5x

Olympus has announced the Stylus VH-515 and

compact cameras. The VH- 515 is a 12MP BSI- CMOS powered compact with an 8x, 25- 200mm equivalent zoom. The VH- 410 is a 16MP camera that uses a CCD chip behind its 5x, 26- 130mm equivalent lens. Both cameras feature 460k dot 3” LCDs, with the VH- 410’s one being touch- sensitive.

Olympus adds two 16MP PEN models

Olympus has refreshed its PEN series with the PEN Lite E-PL5 and PEN Mini E-PM2 16MP touch-screen mirrorless cameras. Both models feature the 16 MP sensor and TruePic VI image processor first seen in the OM-D E-M5. Both cameras also gain 460,000 dot, touch-sensitive rear LCDs, with the ability to focus and shoot by touching the screen. The E-PL5 offers a mode dial, an extra button, flip-up LCD and E-P3-style screw-on front grip over the PEN Mini. The E-PL5 will cost $699 with the 14-42mm retractable zoom, while the E-PM2 will cost $599 with the same lens.