Waterproof to 15m, full-resolution 10fps shooting and an improved screen for added appeal to outdoor types.

UPDATED A raft of improvements promises to make the TZ40 Panasonic's best ever compact camera for travellers.

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Updated The Fuji X10 was one of the best compact cameras on sale in 2012, but its replacement looks like a real gem.

Pentax's latest bridge camera dons the armour of a DSLR, but boasts the accessibility of a compact camera.

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Nikon has revealed a small compact camera with a DX format sensor. We spent some time with it to see what it's all about.

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The new Olympus XZ-10 features lots of premium tech on a beautifully small body - discover what our first impressions of the camera are.

CES 2013 Perhaps this will be the camera we use for Facebook and Twitter shots from now on.

CES 2013 Panasonic has improved underwater performance, eased Wi-Fi connection and enhanced the GPS system.

A stylish, sophisticated compact camera with a lot of options, but does it suit you?

Updated Sony has put a 35mm format sensor inside a small compact camera body, what's it all about?

An 18x zoom lens, 16 megapixel resolution and cheap price demands your attentionin a take-anywhere pocket compact camera.

Nikon aims to tackle the smartphones' dominance in point and shoot photography, with a 10MP camera not much longer than a credit card.

Updated The apps might be the headline feature, but this camera also offers full manual control over exposure.

Canon's compact at the top of the Powershot G range features a new sensor, but removes the articulating screen. Is it worth the upgrade?

Updated Fuji's compact camera in the X range of premium cameras features a whole host of advanced features.

Sigma has squeezed the Foveon x3 sensor from the SD1 Merrill DSLR into this compact camera. It's not your average compact.

Olympus gets set to excite serious enthusiasts with its latest supped-up compact.

It lacks the GPS, touchscreen and resolution of the Panasonic TZ30 - but in terms of value it's hard to beat.

What does this pocket camera with a 10x optical zoom lens, Full HD video recording and a 16MP sensor offer photographers?

Is the Panasonic FZ200's maximum f/2.8 aperture throughout its 24x zoom range a breakthrough for bridge camera users?

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