Olympus XZ-10 iHS Preview

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XZ-10_WHT_RIGHT.jpgFor 2013, Olympus has added their third entry into the XZ-series of compact, yet powerful cameras; with the introduction of the XZ-10. This unit builds off of their recently announced XZ-2, which they boast as the flagship model for the XZ line. The XZ-10 borrows many of its features, however it packs them into a body that Olympus claims is "stealthier". In all reality, the XZ-10 is just a lot smaller, approx. 40 percent smaller than the XZ-1 and XZ-2 by volume.

It boasts a 12-megapixel backlit CMOS image sensor, just like the XZ-2, however this is a 1/2.3" sensor; not the larger 1/1.7" we see in the XZ-2, and XZ-1. The zoom lens is still very fast, offering a maximum aperture range of f/1.8 - 2.7 (Wide - Tele), and it also sports a longer focal range at 5x (versus 4x on past models). So, while they sacrificed a bit in the image sensor department, the XZ-10 has gained a slight longer lens.

Some other new and cool features include 120fps high-speed HD video recording, a GUI that resembles and operates like that found on their PEN and OM-D cameras, Full 1080p HD video with a new Multi-Motion Movie IS feature, and a 3.0-inch touch screen LCD.

The XZ-10 iHS looks like a powerful compact camera, however we are sad to see that Olympus chose a smaller image sensor compared to its predecessors. We hope that this doesn't negatively effect image quality. Check back in the coming weeks as we wait to receive a full production unit in for testing. 


Olympus XZ-10 Features:
  • 12-megapixel, 1/2.3" backlit CMOS image sensor
  • TruePic VI image processor
  • Olymopus' Advanced iHS technology
  • 5x optical zoom lens
  • Fast f/1.8 - 2.7 maximum aperture range
  • Manual control ring mounted around the lens
  • High sensitivity settings, up to ISO 6400
  • 3.0-inch, touch screen LCD with 920k pixels
  • GUI borrowed from their PEN and OM-D lines
  • Full 1080p HD video
  • New Multi-Motion Moive IS
  • High-speed HD video recording at up to 120fps
  • HDMI output
  • Li-ion battery pack
  • SD card slot accepts various cards (SD/SDHC/SDXC), and supports both Eye-Fi and Toshiba FLashAir card wireless technologies

The Olympus XZ-10 will come in White, Brown, or Black, with a suggested retail price of $399.99. It should start shipping in late march.

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