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Compact cameras

Most Popular Compact cameras

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Panasonic TZ100 front
Panasonic TZ100 review: Big sensor, big zoom, small camera for less
£549
A little short on wow factor, but the Panasonic TZ100 ticks a lot of boxes for such a small camera
Panasonic LX100 aperture ring
Panasonic LX100 review: Still a compact tour de force
£699
Coming top for image quality, performance, video quality and controls the LX100 is a top compact contender

Latest Compact cameras

Sigma DP2s
Sigma DP2s review
Cameras Compact cameras

The Sigma DP2s produces stunning images, but it's a difficult camera to use and is under-featured compared to its competitors.

Published :
£540 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS10 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Poor screen viewing angles aside, this is a capable all-rounder at a very reasonable price

Published :
£110 inc VAT
Sony Alpha NEX-5
Sony Alpha NEX-5 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Impressive miniaturisation, fantastic photo and video quality and much improved controls make this the best carry-everywhere camera for those with high expectations.

Published :
£399 inc VAT
Canon IXUS 300 HS
Canon Ixus 300 HS review
Cameras Compact cameras

Great looks and operational simplicity, plus image quality to rival enthusiast-oriented compacts – it’s a little on the pricey side though.

Published :
£304 inc VAT
Samsung ST5000
Samsung ST5000 review
Cameras Compact cameras

The interface is a decent improvement over older models, but stills image quality is ultimately poor and we'd expect better at this price.

Published :
£200 inc VAT
Pentax Optio I-10
Pentax Optio I-10 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Pentax takes a typical modern compact and gives it a retro cosmetic makeover. If the idea appeals, so might the end product.

Published :
£149 inc VAT
Canon IXUS 130 (three quarter)
Canon IXUS 130 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Canon’s IXUS 130 is a beautifully designed compact camera, but we expect better image quality at this price.

Published :
£172 inc VAT
Nikon Coolpix S8000
Nikon Coolpix S8000 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Keenly priced for a stylish camera with a fantastic LCD screen, but photographic options are limited and image quality is below average

Published :
£219 inc VAT
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Luxury like this doesn’t come cheap, but if dependable photo quality is good enough, the TX7’s other talents are worth splashing out on.

Published :
£300 inc VAT
Pentax Optio H90
Pentax Optio H90 review
Cameras Compact cameras

The design looks elegant but is functionally unremarkable, but the H90 costs less than we’d expect

Published :
£100 inc VAT