Two New 5.0 Megapixel Digital Cameras from Kodak

K odak introduced two new 5.0 megapixel digital cameras Friday, the EasyShare Z730 and EasyShare Z7590.

The EasyShare Z730 is a 5.0 megapixel camera whose specifications otherwise mirror the current DX7440, including a 4x optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens, 4x digital zoom, and 2.2-inch LCD. The EasyShare Z730 supports Secure Digital/Multimedia Card flash formats. The EasyShare Z730 will sell for $349.95.

The EasyShare Z7590 is an ultra zoom 5.0 megapixel camera with a 10x optical zoom lens, 3.0x digital zoom, and 2.2-inch LCD. It is similar to the current DX7590, but will sell for $50 less at $449.95. The EasyShare Z7590 also supports Secure Digital/Multimedia Card flash formats.

EasyShare Z7590

Both cameras will begin shipping in May 2005. At press time, Kodak had yet to update its Web site with information on the new cameras.