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CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2B review
The 5-megapixel DMC-LZ2's vibration-damping optical image stabilisation is especially useful at the telephoto end of this compact's 6x zoom. High-performance burst shooting and easy operation increase the DMC-LZ2's appeal, but its lack of manual controls will disappoint photo enthusiasts Read more
1 August 2005 by David D. Busch
CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras
Pentax Optio Z10 review
It's not easy for a camera company to make a small, good-looking camera that takes nice pictures. With its sliding lens cover design, the Pentax Optio Z10 favours a long 7x optical zoom lens and nice image quality -- all excellent qualities for a pocketable compact camera Read more
9 January 2008 by Philip Ryan
CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras
Olympus SP-620UZ review
A long zoom in a beefy body at a low price. This £160 Olympus SP-620UZ has impressive specs that will help it achieve impressive results. Read more
28 February 2012 by Nik Rawlinson
CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras
Samsung EX-1 review
The Samsung's strength is its combination of features, performance and value for money. It's not the best-handling high-end compact, but it does the job. The question is: do cameras like this have a future when they're up against a new generation of big-sensor hybrids? Read more
13 August 2010 by Rod Lawton
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 review
The Lumix DMC-FT5 is a truly rugged compact camera that's happy being dropped, drowned and frozen. Read more
6 March 2013 by Nik Rawlinson
CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras
Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS review
Top dog for the moment, the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS has the highest resolution in its family -- 15 megapixels. It delivers excellent photo quality, offers plenty of shooting options, and its looks are characteristic of Canon's recent willingness to play with design Read more
21 January 2009 by Joshua Goldman
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Pentax Optio WG-2 review
The unconventional-looking Pentax Optio WG-2 is an inexpensive choice for rugged outdoor photographers. Read more
20 June 2012 by Nik Rawlinson
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 review
This budget digital camera is a £10 upgrade to the Cyber-shot DSC-W35, which buys you a nice brushed-metal fascia and a larger LCD screen. It's not the most exciting camera in the world, but its clear and pleasing photos make it worth a gander Read more
3 April 2007 by Will Greenwald
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 review
In order to keep the price down, Sony's trimmed the 12-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W220's features, but left enough in so that it's still a worthwhile proposition. Also offering fairly speedy performance and decent photo quality, this is a well-rounded and attractive compact camera Read more
28 July 2009 by Joshua Goldman
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Nikon Coolpix S70 review
The 12.1-megapixel Coolpix S70 is an expensive compact camera, which might lead you to expect better photo quality than you'll actually get. Photos are still very good, but you're really investing in the beautiful and responsive touchscreen and the slick design Read more
5 January 2010 by Joshua Goldman
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