Casio Exilim EX-Z50

Pros: Large, bright LCD screen ; intelligent and eye-catching design ; solid indoor photo quality

Cons: Poor outdoor photo quality ; no burst mode ; few manual features

Verdict: A great-looking 5-megapixel point-and-shoot with a big screen and so-so photo quality.

Review summary: Casio Europe Press Release Proven technology, new look: The new Special Edition EXILIM Zoom EX-Z50 "Blue Ice" Norderstedt, November 2004 - Let the winter fun begin! Whether you're snowboarding in the mountains or enjoying an evening in a mountain hut: ...

Verdict: Party until deep into the night. No problem with the EXILIM Zoom "Blue Ice". Equipped with a SUPER LIFE battery, it has staying power until dawn: after only one charge of the Lithium-Ion battery, it takes up to around 390 pictures1). The 2-inch TFT ...

Review summary: Casio's new EXILIM ZOOM model (as of 10/2004), the EX-Z50 incorporates Casio's EXILIM Engine, a 5-megapixel imager, and Pentax's high-quality smc 3x optical zoom lens. It shares these features with its "big brother" the EX-Z55, but has a smaller 2.0 ...

Verdict: Bottom line - the EX-Z50 is pretty much identical to the EX-Z55, with the exception of the smaller LCD and slightly shorter battery life. That said, we feel it will make a great choice for anyone who wants an ultra-compact that has good image quality, ...

Review summary: Casio Press Release Fiery photo technology for hot winter nights: The new EXILIM Zoom EX-Z50 "Red Star" Norderstedt, October 2004 - The days are getting shorter and the dark season is setting in. The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z50 "Red Star" Special Edition with ...

Verdict: The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z50 "Red Star" is not only a hot candidate for fantastic pictures when it comes to design; the lifestyle camera is also a shining example for photo fun as regards the subject of technology. 5.0 Megapixel and 3x optical zoom provide ...

Review summary: The Casio Exilim EX-Z50 is a 5 megapixel digicam with a 3x Optical Zoom and 2inch LCD. DC Views has a great review of the Casio Z50 and writes: 'With excellent handling, superb portability and image quality that is easily good enough for large prints, ...