The 10-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix Z30. It is for the most part a fairly basic ultracompact camera with a 3X optical zoom and 2.7-inch LCD. But along with its interesting looks there are a couple other extras to make it stand out from other youth-oriented models.

For example, you get face detection and automatic scene recognition to help with fast shooting, but there's also a Blog Mode (a carryover from the Z20fd), which apparently preps shots and video so they can go right online for sharing.

There are separate buttons for the still photo shutter release and movie record taking away the need to switch to a different mode to do one or the other. Also, small movie clips can be stitched together in camera to create a single, 60-second clip.

On-the-go fashionistas will be able to pick one up for $179.95 in pink, orange, and black this March.

A long time ago, on a site design far, far away from the current one, we mentioned that Fujifilm was preparing to release a totally awesome new sensor for point-and-shoots. A fundamental reorganization of the photodiode pattern results in… well, if you want to know, read the post. But the point is that they’ve made a more intelligent sensor instead of just packing more megapixels in.

Of course, the F200EXR isn’t short on megapixels, either. 12 of ‘em should satisfy the most demanding point-and-shooter, and while the 5x optical zoom isn’t going to set the world on fire, it’s decent and you can always, you know, step closer. It has three modes, two of which are actually new and possibly useful:

• Fine Capture Mode, which is basically normal mode
• Pixel Fusion Mode, which uses pixel binning to increase sensitivity at the cost of fine detail — but in low light you were going to lose that detail anyway
• Dual Capture, which takes two exposures at the same time and combines them to create a wider dynamic range.

It’s also got the usual face detection, image stabilization and shot modes. It’ll shoot rapid fire, but not very rapidly. The main selling point on this thing is the EXR sensor, which is probably difficult to demonstrate without actually trying it; that’s why we’ll get a full review of the thing up as soon as we can.