Hands up everyone who thought the "40" meant 4 megapixels? Nope. Olympus today announced the C-3040Z and C-2040Z, new releases of existing cameras (C-3030Z and C-2020Z) with a new fast F1.8 - F2.6 lens (dubbed "Super Bright Zoom Lens"). This move addresses some of the initial criticism of the C-3030Z which was based around the move from a fast F2.0 to slower F2.8 lens.. There are a few other subtle difference between the new cameras and the (now) old models.

The new lens

Olympus, obviously stretching their optical muscle have developed this bright, fast F1.8 - F2.6 lens. Although certainly a positive development it's worth noting that the C-2020Z featured an F2.0 - F2.8 lens and only the move to the C-3030Z introduced the slower fixed aperture F2.8 lens.

Olympus C-3040Z

Differences between the C-3040Z and C-3030Z

Full specifications of the C-3030Z can be found here and full specifications of the C-3040Z can be found here.

Olympus C-2040Z

Differences between the C-2040Z and C-2020Z

Full specifications of the C-2020Z can be found here and full specifications of the C-2040Z can be found here.