LG Viewty Smart Analyzes Scenes for Better Photos

Korean phone maker LG Electronics today announced the Viewty Smart, an "intelligent" 8.0-megapixel camera phone that automatically analyzes scenes and adjusts settings for better photos.

The Viewty Smart, successor to the first Viewty, has an upgraded 8.0-megapixel sensor with Intelligent Shot Mode, a feature that analyzes the subject, background, and lighting conditions and compares the data against seven pre-programmed scenarios -- eliminating the need to check settings before taking a photo.

The handset also adds several features such as Multi-Face Detection and DVD-quality D1 video recording. It also carries over features such as Touch Shot, Art Shot, Beauty Shot, Panorama Shot and Continuous Shot.

"The Viewty Smart represents the next generation of LG camera phones, and will drive LG leadership in the industry with its innovative, smart technology," said Skott Ahn, Chief Executive of LG Electronics Mobile. "It will be about having a smart camera phone that takes better pictures and is easier to use than a standalone digital camera."

The LG Viewty Smart will be available in Europe starting this May and then launch in other markets around the world.