Best compact digital cameras
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Canon PowerShot S100
Canon has given its top-end pocket camera a nip and tuck to make it shine even brighter than before. The S100 is a proficient do-it-all camera with a range of features like GPS to keep photographers happy. 2
- Where to buy? $403 to $500 at 30 stores
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic's FZ150 is king of the superzooms, sporting a long lens matched up with excellent image and video quality. 5
- Where to buy? $477 to $598 at 7 stores
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Olympus XZ-1
Olympus has made a truly exciting camera in the form of the XZ-1, with a super-bright lens and plenty of controls to fiddle with. 4
- Where to buy? $343 to $528 at 30 stores
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Canon PowerShot S95
The PowerShot S95 is an excellent compact camera that will complement any photographer's arsenal, provided you don't need super-fast performance specs. 10
- Where to buy? $367 to $541 at 8 stores
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
The Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 isn't without its flaws, but the camera's true go anywhere nature (from soirees to surf) makes it a winner. 35
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10
Panasonic adds GPS functionality and manual controls to the successful TZ formula, making the TZ10 an excellent buy for the cashed-up traveller. 46
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Canon IXUS 120 IS
This is a great little compact camera equipped with pretty much everything you could ask for, like HD video and a stylish body, so we've awarded it our Editors' Choice award. 18
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
The LX3 is a good camera with an excellent feature set that positions it way beyond any conventional point-and-shoot on the retail shelves today. 14
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20
If you just want a camera that takes good shots without having to understand photographic jargon, buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20. 2
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Fujifilm FinePix F31fd
The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd carries on the leading high ISO performance from the F30 and is a solid all-round compact camera for general photography and low-light shooting. 6
