| The digital camera world is one that photographers are | | | | $230. It consists of a 10x zoom lens and has quite a |
| very familiar with, and many will know about the best | | | | compact build to it. Even with its compact size, it still |
| digital cameras. In this day and time, technology is | | | | has very good zoom quality. Though it is only 9 |
| advancing daily, and cameras are becoming more and | | | | megapixels, it will give photo takers the detail they |
| more powerful. Currently, there are three cameras | | | | want, just like a 14 or 15 megapixel camera would. The |
| which are said by many to be the most popular, | | | | camera also has features including auto white balance, |
| powerful, and rated digital cameras. | | | | making it great for indoor photo taking. It is a great |
| Firstly, there is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. As you | | | | camera for beginners, whether you are taking pictures |
| can probably guess, being the top rated camera, it | | | | as a hobby, or for a soon-to-come profession. |
| comes with a pricey tag. Nonetheless, this is true. The | | | | Last, but not least, is the Pentax Optio W60 at a price |
| camera goes for around $700, but buyers do get their | | | | of approximately $280. Even though a bit pricier than |
| "bang for the buck". First of all, the camera is very | | | | then Canon Powershot above, many say it is not as |
| compact. This is something many buyers look for, as it | | | | good. Though, the Pentax has a few benefits that do |
| is easy to carry around with them. The camera, | | | | not come with other cameras. Firstly, the Pentax is a |
| though not as good as some of the DSLR, can take | | | | water proof camera. Now, many will think that water |
| amazing pictures with great detail and quality. It | | | | proof cameras do not take good quality photos. The |
| consists of 14-45mm lens, one of the best in the | | | | Pentax proves that theory wrong. With 10.1 |
| market. It also has an extremely fast focusing speed | | | | megapixels, the Pentax takes pictures of great quality. |
| of 0.40 seconds. Aside from its specs, the camera | | | | Pictures taken with the Pentax are sharp, demonstrate |
| has a very unique and pleasant look and style. | | | | good color. The camera has a very good shutter lag, |
| Next is the Canon PowerShot SX110IS. It is much | | | | and is very responsive. To be specific, its shutter lag is |
| cheaper than the previous Panasonic, but still a | | | | approximately 5 frames per second. This camera is |
| magnificent camera. The PowerShot is more of a | | | | great for all around use, so in other words, a great |
| personal use, family oriented camera and is almost | | | | camera for a first! |
| about a third of the Panasonic camera, at around | | | | |