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Pentax MX-1 First Look

Pentax enters growing enthusiast compact camera sector with the Pentax MX-1

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Panasonic Lumix LX7 review

Is the Panasonic LX7 the best pocket-sized compact for enthusiasts? We find out in the What Digital Camera Panasonic LX7 review

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£449.00 91%

Panasonic Lumix FZ62 review

The Panasonic Lumix FZ62, or FZ60 as it’s known in some territories, is the latest addition to Panasonic's successful range of bridge cameras. The model features an impressive focal range and...

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£350.00 89%

Nikon Coolpix S4300 review

Nikon's S4300 delivers a usefully wide lens and a responsive touchscreen inside a compact, lightweight body, but are its images just as impressive? The What Digital Camera Nikon S4300 review finds...

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£100.00 79%

GE X500 review

The General Electric X500 looks a steal at a penny shy of £140 given its 15x optical zoom and range of features. But as the old adage ably puts it: ‘You get what you pay for’, so let’s see exactly...

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£140.00 79%

Pentax Optio LS465 review

The Pentax Optio LS465 is a budget 5x optical zoom snapper that features swappable ‘skins’ to customise its looks and a 16-megapixel resolution sensor – it’s eminently pocketable but is it any...

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£90.00 86%

Nikon COOLPIX S9300 review

The Nikon S9300 sits at the top of the manufacturer's S – or 'Style' – range, offering a specification aimed at those looking for a compact for their travels. It impresses on paper, but how does...

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£230.00 86%

Panasonic Lumix FX80 review

Another addition to Panasonic's lifestyle FX range, the FX80 blends a bright zoom lens with a touchscreen display. But does it stand out in an already crowded market? What Digital Camera finds out

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£189.00 79%

Leica X2 review

Is the most expensive compact camera money can buy worth the asking price? We find out in the What Digital Camera Leica X2 review

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£1,575.00 78%

Olympus SH-25MR Review

Olympus’ SH-25MR is another digital camera aimed at the ‘traveller-class’ according to the makers, designed to offer a balance between budget and shooting kit. Does it achieve this balance?

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£229.00 87%

Olympus SZ-31MR Review

Olympus’s SZ-31MR is the latest compact travel-zoom digital camera from Olympus, with a whopping 24x zoom and 16 megapixel sensor. We find out if it’s any good.

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£299.00 87%