Christopher Snow

Olympus has announced two additions to their S series of superzoom cameras: the SP-620UZ, successor to the existing 610UZ, and the SZ-12, successor to the SZ-10.

In a move that seems intended to frustrate already-swamped industry journalists preparing for CES 2012, Fujifilm announced no less than 19 new cameras in a closed media briefing yesterday afternoon. Among the company’s complete Spring lineup were three brand new ruggedized cameras.

Canon announces the development of an EOS-series concept camera capable of 4K video, and enters the motion picture industry with a cinema-grade SLR.

Fujifilm has announced the X10, a premium compact camera that features a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and the same old-school styling as its predecessor, the X100.

Panasonic is unloading a host of announcements this morning, including two new fixed-lens cameras and some additions to the G-series of interchangeable lenses. The company is also announcing an upcoming firmware update for its popular Lumix LX5.

Nikon has announced six new cameras this morning including a new flagship for their Coolpix series: the P7100. The company will also add four new models to the Coolpix "S"-series, and release a GPS-enabled compact toughcam called the AW100.

Canon has announced three new PowerShot models this morning, the SX150 IS, and two ELPH-class models, the 510 HS and 310 HS.

Olympus has announced pricing and availability for the E-PL3, the "middle child" in its family of PEN micro four-thirds cameras. The company also announced pricing for its new rotating electronic viewfinder.