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

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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

Olympus Tough TG-2

Olympus Tough TG-2 Review - The TG-2 is one of the best-specified underwater cameras on the market, both with regards...

Nikon COOLPIX AW110

Nikon COOLPIX AW110 Review - The Nikon COOLPIX AW110 is Nikon's second tough compact and bears all the key characteristics...

Olympus XZ-10 Review

Olympus XZ-10 Review - The XZ-10 is the manufacturer's first enthusiast compact, and it promises some impressive imaging results. Find...