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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
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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

Canon PowerShot N
Canon PowerShot N review
Cameras Compact cameras

Excellent image quality, but the innovative design only brings marginal benefits

Published :
£270 inc VAT
Olympus Stylus TG-2
Olympus Stylus TG-2 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A rugged, waterproof camera with some useful tricks for macro and low-light photography

Published :
£314 inc VAT
Samsung NX300
Samsung NX300 review
Compact cameras Compact system cameras

A luxurious compact system camera with big improvements across the board

Published :
£600 inc VAT
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 review
Bridge cameras Compact cameras

An impressive spec list, but it's hard to get good results from the exceptionally long telephoto lens

Published :
£300 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumic DMC-TZ40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 review
Bridge cameras Compact cameras

Image quality isn't perfect, but tons of useful features add up to a superb all-rounder

Published :
£300 inc VAT
Canon Ixus 140
Canon Ixus 140 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A capable camera with built-in Wi-Fi, but suffers in comparison to its slightly more expensive sibling

Published :
£160 inc VAT
Nikon Coolpix S31
Nikon Coolpix S31 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Basic image quality and even more basic features, but the rugged design and low price are perfect for children

Published :
£95 inc VAT
Nikon Coolpix S5200
Nikon Coolpix S5200 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A good set of features, but rivals offer superior image quality

Published :
£170 inc VAT
Canon Ixus 255 HS
Canon Ixus 255 HS review
Cameras Compact cameras

Immaculate image quality is the highlight of this superb point-and-shoot camera

Published :
£193 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Reassuringly rugged, respectable image quality and fast performance – a nicely rounded package

Published :
£350 inc VAT