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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
by Gavin Stoker
on 1st Apr 2011
While nobody expects compact system cameras with their dinky interchangeable lenses to replace DSLRs in every respect, they do presently offer the best alternative if portability is as high on your agenda as image quality. We rated the GF2’s previous iteration, the GF1, as one of the best m
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Nikon COOLPIX S8100
by Debbi Allen
on 1st Apr 2011
Nikon’s COOLPIX S8100 sure is a good-looking piece of kit. From the outset, you’ll be impressed with its grippy, yet sleek casing, its metal buttons and excellent build quality. Another great feature is its 3-inch TFT LCD screen with an anti-reflection coating – it’s large
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
by Simon Skellon
on 29th Mar 2011
Sony has gone for substance over style with its DSC-WX5. Breaking the £300 barrier, this smart-looking compact does more than just high-res stills and HD movie recording. It’s made for getting creative with, but also with point-and-shoot close to its heart.
For starters, you have th
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Casio EXILIM EX-H20G
by Steve Litton
on 28th Mar 2011
Casio’s EX-H20G joins its EXILIM Hi-Zoom range. Boasting 14-megapixel images and a 24mm wide-angle lens offering up to 10x optical zoom, it is also the first compact to incorporate its new Hybrid GPS system, which enables geotagging of images anywhere. You can also view your current locatio
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Pentax Optio RS1000
by Hayley Paterek
on 25th Mar 2011
The Optio RS1000 is one of Pentax’s latest compact cameras. Released alongside the new RZ10, which offers a 10x optical zoom, the RS1000 is boxier and basic in comparison. Nicknamed ‘Chameleon’ due to its unique customising twist, this budget compact will surprise you with its r
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Nikon COOLPIX L22
by Troy Park
on 17th Mar 2011
Nikon is one of the oldest and most respected brands in photography, and the name suggests quality and reliability. So is the company taking a gamble making affordable compacts, such as this entry-level Coolpix L22, or does the camera proudly reflect Nikon’s traditional brand values?
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Pentax K-5
by Josie Reavely
on 25th Feb 2011
The much-anticipated replacement for the popular Pentax K-7 – the K-5 – sports an array of improvements, proving to be jam-packed with the latest technology. On paper, the K-5 looks very impressive, with headline features including a newly designed sensor, which Pentax states is equiv
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Ricoh A12 GXR
by Debbi Allen
on 24th Feb 2011
With compact system cameras beginning to make their mark on camera sales, the enigma that is the Ricoh GXR launches its fourth lens and sensor offering: the GR A12 28mm f2.8. First launched in 2009, the Ricoh takes a new twist on the interchangeable lens system cameras, and offers not only the ab
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Leica V-LUX 2
by Claire Gillo
on 23rd Feb 2011
Leica’s V-LUX 2 has a recognisable look to it, as if it’s been seen before… and this is because it has. Nearly identical to the Panasonic FZ100, on first appearance the V-LUX 2 only has a different badge and a few small cosmetic changes. The controls are the same, the body on t
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ45
by Debbi Allen
on 22nd Feb 2011
If you’ve grown up with SLR cameras, the 24x optical zoom range of this Panasonic Lumix FZ45 bridge camera will seem astonishing. It’s the equivalent of 25-600mm in the old 35mm format, which remains the standard language of focal lengths. Take a look in any DSLR catalogue and you won
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