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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

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Superb controls, lightning fast performance, slim profile and excellent (but not class-leading) image and video quality – a sublime package that's worth the high price

Published :
£700 inc VAT
Samsung NX200
Samsung NX200 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Exceptional image quality outdoors, less impressive indoors, but with superb controls it adds up to an excellent package

Published :
£550 inc VAT
Nikon 1 V1
Nikon 1 V1 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A classy camera, but those willing to spend this much are likely to be left feeling dissatisfied

Published :
£721 inc VAT
Canon PowerShot S100
Canon PowerShot S100 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Stunning image quality for a conventional compact camera, but shot-to-shot performance and battery life just keep it from top marks

Published :
£382 inc VAT
Nikon Coolpix P7100
Nikon Coolpix P7100 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A welcome refinement to the P7000 and a pleasure to use, but the sensor isn't up to current standards at this price

Published :
£399 inc VAT
Olympus Pen E-PM1
Olympus Pen E-PM1 review
Cameras Compact cameras

It's far from perfect, but its low price makes the E-PM1 a brilliant step up from a compact or ultra-zoom camera

Published :
£356 inc VAT
Olympus Pen E-PL3 intro
Olympus Pen E-PL3 review
Cameras Compact cameras

An impressive all-rounder, with a great range of extras, but various niggling issues combine to take the shine off its appeal

Published :
£499 inc VAT
Sony NEX-5N
Sony NEX-5N review
Cameras Compact cameras

A few minor flaws don't change the fact that this is a breathtakingly impressive camera

Published :
£600 inc VAT
Nikon 1 J1
Nikon 1 J1 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A gorgeous design and stunning videos are the highlights, but photo quality is up to scratch too. Despite some reservations, this is an excellent debut for the Nikon 1 system

Published :
£479 inc VAT
Canon Ixus 230 HS intro
Canon Ixus 230 HS review
Cameras Compact cameras

With superb photos and videos, fast performance, an 8x zoom and a stylish ultra-compact design, this little camera is pretty much perfect

Published :
£210 inc VAT