The next generation of Oxyride batteries, according to a Panasonic press release, "combine newly adapted cathode materials (nickel oxyhydroxide and newly-developed manganese dioxide and graphite) with advanced vacuum pouring technology that allows the volume of electrolyte in the battery to be increased, leading to a higher voltage of 1.7 volts."

This higher voltage, said Singler, provides for the overall increase in battery life. She explained that, in an independent lab test conducted across major battery brands and their life span in regards to the number of photos taken on a digital camera, the new Oxyrides came out on top.

"They did comparisons of Oxyrides with Duracell and Energizer," said Singler. "The Duracell Coppertop came out at 71 shots, the current Oxyride was 153 and the new and improved one 187."