Damien has been writing about photography and photographic equipment since 1997, and has been a professional photographer since 1987 - when digital photography was only a dream. He’s more-than-slightly obsessed with photography and all

How we test

Every piece of equipment that comes our way, whether a camera, a lens or an accessory, gets the same level of careful scrutiny. We discover what products are good at and what they are not so you don’t have to. Tests are not just made in the lab, but our technical findings are also investigated in practical situations to establish what readers can expect in real-world conditions.

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Compact Camera Reviews

Digital compact camera reviews and specifications. Compacts range from enthusiast cameras to simple point and click cameras

Samsung EX2F Review

The EX2F is Samsung’s latest advanced compact and it arrives with a host of high-end features. As well as featuring...

Fujifilm FinePix Z110 Review

Fuji’s latest sleek-looking ultra-compact digital camera is the FinePix Z110, a camera sitting within the company’s Fashion range. It may...

Panasonic FZ62 Review

The Panasonic Lumix FZ62, or FZ60 as it’s known in some territories, is the latest addition to Panasonic's successful range...

GE X500 Review

The General Electric X500 looks a steal at a penny shy of £140 given its 15x optical zoom and range...