Nikon has given its Coolpix cameras a shake up with the release of no less than six new models.

Top of the list is the Coolpix P5000, a 10megapixel snapper with 3.5x optical zoom. Nikon is also making noise about the P5000's "incredible" 2.5in LCD monitor.

The camera comes with an in-built image stabilisation feature. Although it won't be of huge use when using the 3.5x zoom, it will certainly come in handy if you purchase the 378mm (35mm equivalent) telephoto converter. Nikon says the image stabiliser will also improve movies shot using the P5000.

We're doubtful many will actually need the 10megapixels on offer (or the ISO 3200 setting for that matter), but it's good to see another camera with a face detection feature. You can see Fuji's rival technology in action in our video review of the Fujifilm Finepix F31fd.

The P5000 will be released in March for around £330.