Saw this today in local post office. 199.- for the camera incl. Petax bag and 8GB memory card. Best price i found on myshopping and getprice was around 245.- without extras.
Imaging
Pixels Actual: 16.37 Megapixel
Effective: 16 Megapixel
Sensor 1/2.33"
File Formats Still Images: JPEG
Movies: AVI, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: WAV
Max Resolution 16MP: 4608 x 3456 @ 4:3
Other Resolutions 12MP: 3456 x 3456 @ 1:1
12MP: 4608 x 2592 @ 16:9
7MP: 3072 x 2304 @ 4:3
5MP: 3072 x 1728 @ 16:9
5MP: 2592 x 1944 @ 4:3
4MP: 2592 x 1464 @ 16:9
3MP: 2048 x 1536 @ 4:3
2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9
1024 x 768
640 x 480
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 4:3, 16:9
Image Stabilization Mechanical 1
Optics
Lens 12 elements in 9 groups
3 Aspheric
EFL: 4-104 mm (35 mm equivalent: 22.3-580 mm)
Aperture: f/3.1 (W) - 5.9 (T)
Filter Thread None
Zoom Optical: 26x
Digital: 7.2x
Intelligent Zoom: 39x
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100-6400
Shutter Type: Charge-coupled Electronic
Speed: 1/4 - 1/1500 sec
Type: Charge-coupled Electronic
Speed: 4 - 1/1500 sec in Night Scene Mode
Type: Charge-coupled Electronic
Speed: 4 - 1/1500 sec in Manual Mode
Exposure Metering Center-weighted, Multi, Spot, TTL 256-zones
Exposure Modes Modes: Manual, Programmed Auto
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Burst Rate Up to 10 fps at 5 MP for up to 30 frames
Self Timer 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds
Interval Recording No
Remote Control Optional
Flash
Flash Modes Auto
Auto/Red-eye Reduction
Flash On
Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction
Off
Slow Sync
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Built-in Flash Yes
Effective Flash Range Wide: 0.66 - 38' (0.20 - 11.58 m)
Telephoto: 4.9 - 20' (1.49 - 6.10 m)
External Flash Connection None
Memory
Built-in Memory 75.3MB
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC 2
Still Images per GB JPEG: 182 @ Highest Resolution - 7544 @ Lowest Resolution
Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
Video
Video Clip Length Up to 25 Minutes
Audio Recording With Video, Stereo
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Electronic 3
Diopter Adjustment Not Specified By Manufacturer
Viewfinder Coverage Not Specified By Manufacturer
Screen 3" LCD Rear Screen (460,000 pixels) 4
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity AV Output
DC Input
HDMI D (Micro)
USB 2.0
Software Requirements Windows: XP (SP1), Vista
Mac: OS X 10.3.9 or later
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Power
Battery 4x AA Batteries
AC Power Adapter K-AC106 (Optional)
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.7 x 3.4 x 4.2" / 11.9 x 8.6 x 10.7 cm
Weight 17.9 oz / 507 g without battery or memory card
Compact cameras with huge zoom ranges tend to provide cameraphone quality photos. At least that's the case from what I've seen.