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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX5 replaces the LX3 as the ultimate enthusiast compact, but at around £400 it’s not cheap. If the LX5’s excellent high ISO performance, great video mode and versatile 24-90mm lens sound attractive, it’s the best compact in town, but otherwise the LX3 is still a great camera and it’s almost £100 cheaper.

£400 inc VAT
Samsung EX1 front
Samsung EX1 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Samsung's EX1 is a very good camera that enthusiasts will love. It's got an excellent lens and the articulated screen is useful, but it doesn't quite do enough to beat the cheaper LX3.

£350 inc VAT
GE Create Leather by Jason Wu (front)
GE Create by Jason Wu review
Cameras Compact cameras

Create by Jason Wu is a simple, stylish and very affordable luxury camera

£169 inc VAT
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.

£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

£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.

£399 inc VAT
Panasonic HDC-SD600
Panasonic HDC-SD600 review
Video cameras

A brilliant HD camcorder for casual users who want great-looking video, but enthusiasts should plump for the SD700 or a video-capable DSLR instead.

£520 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 (left)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review
Cameras DSLRs

Panasonic's G2 is a well-specified camera and the new kit lens is a great upgrade, but its image quality still can't match comparably priced DSLRs.

£549 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.

£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.

£200 inc VAT