Put 5 megapixels in your pocket

By Lori Grunin on 04 October 2005

With prices in the AU$500 to AU$800 range and holidays around the corner, there's never been a better time to go for that stylish 5-megapixel camera you've been eyeing.

Best of all, each of these will fit comfortably into a purse or a pocket -- so you'll have your hands free for carrying presents and leftovers.

Casio Exilim EX-S500
Casio Exilim EX-S500
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 This camera will make a great companion for snapshot photographers who like to travel light but don't want to make large prints.

Zoom: 4x digital 3x optical
Display: 2.2 inch TFT active colour matrix
Dimensions: 90 x 59 x 16.1 mm
Weight: 115 grams
Fujifilm FinePix Z1
Fujifilm FinePix Z1
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 This pocket-friendly ultracompact delivers good image quality and quick performance but lacks manual controls and fine-tuning tools.

Zoom: 5.7x digital; 3x optical
Display: 2.5 inch TFT active colour matrix
Dimensions: 90 x 55 x 18.6 mm
Weight: 130 grams
Kodak EasyShare V550
Kodak EasyShare V550
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 This slick little camera (and its even slicker dock) makes short work of the entire picture-taking process but doesn't soar above the crowd in image quality.

Zoom: 4x digital, 3x optical
Display: 2.5-inch TFT active colour matrix
Dimensions: 94 × 56 × 22 mm>
Weight: 143 grams
Konica Minolta Dimage X60
Konica Minolta Dimage X60
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 Slim and stylish, this little camera provides no-brainer snapshooting and decent image quality for those who don't care about anything more than the basic features.

Zoom: 4x digital, 3x optical
Display: 2.5 inch TFT active colour matrix
Dimensions: 84 x 23 x 56 mm
Weight: 116 grams
Pentax Optio WP
Pentax Optio WP
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 This waterproof camera will deliver hours of summer and vacation fun, with some decent pictures too.

Zoom: 4x digital, 3x optical
Display: 2 inch TFT active colour matrix
Dimensions: 102 x 51 x 22 mm
Weight: 135 grams
Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T5
Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T5
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 Although the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T5 features improvements over its T7 sibling, as well as much better value, its image quality still doesn't match the camera's other attributes.

Zoom: 2x digital, x optical
Display: 2.5 inch TFT active colour matrix
Dimensions: 93.5 x 60 x 20.3mm
Weight: 114 grams



































Topics: digital, megapixel, camera, pocket, compact, 5

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