Point and shoot cameras are back in demand. These devices may be compact, but they are perfect for various occasions, from concerts and picnics to parties and casual outings with loved ones. While compact cameras phased out because of cellphones, users today have realised the significance of these devices again. If you are someone who wants a portable device that offers unique colors, here are the best options we have for you.
Olympus XZ-1
The Olympus XZ1 is a point and shoot with 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with 10MP resolution. There is also 28–112 mm equivalent lens, ISo up to 6400, and a 610,000-dot LCD. The autofocus has 11 AF points, Face Detection, AF tracking, which helps the camera to be fast and focus quickly. There is also good image quality, great color depth, and dynamic range. As we said in our review, “Enthusiasts that want a better point and shoot. In fact, I’d say this one is the best on the market right now. Hobbyists that want to go out traveling and want a powerful camera that is also highly portable.”
Leica V-LUX 20
The Leica V-LUX 20 was launched in 2010, featuring 1/2.33-inch 12MP CCD sensor, and a 25-300mm lens. There is also Starry Sky mode, ISO up to 1600, full HD video and a 3-inch 460,800-dots LCD. We found the camera focuses exactly like Panasonic, it is snappy in good light, and is pretty smart. The point and shoot is pockatable, slim, and feels a lot like the D-LUX 4. Furthermore, you can get this camera, like the others for far cheaper on eBay.
Canon G11
The G11 is a point and shoot that comes with a 1/1.7-inch-inch 10MP sesnor, a 28-140mm lens, and ISO up to 3200. There is also a macro mode, a 461,000-LCD, and weighs just 355g. The point and shoot has a fast autofocus, is quite intelligent, and like the D3s, it’s accurate in ost sitiations. There is also great image quality, and the best result is when you shoot an image qith flash. Even with high ISO, it prodcues decent results, given it’s small sensor. As we said in our review, “For still images though, you won’t really get much better in the higher-end compact line of cameras.”
Panasonic TS2
The Panasonic TS2 is a waterprorf camera that houses a 14.1 MP, 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor. It comes with 28–128mm lens, 11 AF points, 230,000-dot LCD, and has Optical Image Stabilization. There is also full HD video recording at 30fps. The device offers intelligent zoom, which doesn’t let you lose imge quality. The device is slim, easy to hold, and the layoutof the buttons is just as great. If you are looking for a device that you can bring to pool party, then do have a look at it.
Panasonic ZS-7
The Panasonic ZS-7 is another point and shoot offering, which comes with a 12.1 MP, 1/2.33-inch sensor and a Leica 25–300mm lens. The shutter speed is up to 1/2000s, has 460,000 dots LCD, and 720p video. Other features inlcude, Intelligent Auto Exposure (iA), Panorama Assist, HDMI output, and Intelligent Zoom. The device has GPS coordinates as recorded in the camera’s EXIF, feels good in your hands, and even when the lens extrends, it’s pockatable. The flash is powerful, the low light image quality is great, and you get a lot to play with.
These offerings are old, but they certainly will give you images that remind you of nostalgia. And they are fun to look at and quick cost-effective. So, what are you waiting for.
