Tags: 12 megapixels, noise, panasonic

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100

If you absolutely must have a 12-megapixel compact camera, the DMC-FX100 isn't a bad choice, but you can find better performing cameras with lower pixel counts for the same money.

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Canon PowerShot G10

The Canon PowerShot G10 is a solid digital camera for enthusiasts who want something more compact to complement a dSLR, but its performance leaves something to be desired.

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Fujifilm FinePix F60fd

It may not be brimming with new features and the controls are all over the shop, but the Fujifilm FinePix F60fd looks great and so do the pictures. Capable automatic settings make this a true point-and-shoot, with clever face detection helping it stand out from the crowd. We just wish it weren't so confusing.

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Canon PowerShot A650 IS

Performance issues aside, the Canon PowerShot A650 IS combines large, good-looking photos and a generous feature set into a fine mid-range shooter.

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Casio Exilim EX-Z1200

Though hardly perfect, the Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 produces some very nice, very large pictures.

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2007: Digital SLR market booms

In digital photography, 2007 was a strong year for higher-end digital SLRs.

Megapixels vs. camera sensitivity

If you squeeze more megapixels onto a sensor of a given size, a camera works worse in dim conditions. So what's better, more megapixels or higher sensitivity?