The best compact digital cameras for photographers
- — 06 September, 2010 13:00
For the times when you don't want to lug around a digital SLR, yet still want to capture great quality images, you need to have an awesome compact camera -- preferably one with manual controls. The best compact cameras for pros include Canon's PowerShot G11, Ricoh's GR Digital III, Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-LX3 and Samsung's EX1. In time, we'll be adding Canon's PowerShot G12 to the list, as well as Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-LX5.
4 / 8
The Olympus XZ-1 is one of the more interesting digital cameras to have been unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 7th Jan., 2011
- Tim Moynihan
- Olympus
- Rating:
- Price:
- TBA
- Pros:
- Should deliver impressive performance in dim lighting, control ring, RAW shooting
- Cons:
- Fairly hefty price tag



