Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, today launches the superbly specified 5.0 Megapixel PowerShot G5. With an extremely fast f2.0, 4x optical zoom, Canon’s most advanced compact offers serious amateur and professional photographers unrivalled image quality. 12 shooting modes deliver the sort of flexibility and versatility typically only found in high-end SLRs.

Canon’s proprietary DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor delivers consummate image quality with 2 fps speed and efficiencies in power consumption to help give the PowerShot G5 one of the longest battery lives of any digital compact on the market. 450 high-resolution shots can be taken and stored on a single charge . An extensive range of optional lenses, flashes and accessories cements the PowerShot G5′s position as a system camera for the serious user. A robust body featuring metal elements and a stylish black finish gives professional looks to match its performance.

“The popularity of our G-series amongst professional photographers has confirmed the need in the market place for a high-end compact with the functionality of an SLR” explains Hiroshi Komatsuzaki, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “With 5.0 Megapixels, a fast 4x zoom lens and 12 shooting modes, this is a serious camera designed to meet the stringent needs of the most demanding of amateur and professional photographers”.