Typical price: £250
What is it: 10-megapixel compact camera for extreme snappers
What we think: Macho-toughened camera with a surprisingly sensitive side -- the pictures aren't bad either
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Olympus mju 1030SW compared to other compact cameras
 Olympus mju 1030SW |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
 Canon PowerShot S90 |
 Samsung ST1000 |
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| Review date | 27 May 09 | 25 Mar 09 | 4 Nov 09 | 27 Nov 09 |
| Editor's rating |
8.1
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9.4
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9.1
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9.1
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| Price range | £250 |
£190.00 - £269.00
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£349.99 - £399.00
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£222.98 - £304.48
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| Review summary | Remember when electronic kit was easy to use and built to last? Those days are back -- the diamond-tough 1030SW takes good photos, thrives on rough treatment and offers competent point-and-shoot operation. Drop it, kick it, freeze it, splash it -- this camera can take it all and keeps on shooting Read full review |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 not only does more than you could possibly expect from any pocket-sized camera, it does it spectacularly well. Other cameras may be smaller, cheaper or offer more manual control, but, as a package, the TZ6 provides unparalleled practicality, versatility and quality Read full review |
The Canon PowerShot S90 is a cracker. It's not just elegant, compact and beautifully made -- it also combines high-end photographic controls with a straightforward interface, a seriously good lens and image quality that raises the bar for all other camera makers Read full review |
The Samsung ST1000 is what you get when you combine a super-slim camera with the latest wireless-connectivity and touchscreen technology. Samsung's experience in mobile-phone design surely plays a part here. We've seen wireless cameras before, but this, at last, is how it should be done Read full review |
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