The Olympus FE-5000 is one of the cheaper digital cameras. It offers 5x zoom. This is a shade more than more basic models. This review looks at picture quality, general features and where to find the best deal.

Ease of use - price for a small, compact camera

Photos could be sharper - slow turn on time

Some of my outdoor test shots lacked sharpness. This knocks down the total score for the camera. It is still a reasonable camera in its price range, but you should be able to find better overall picture quality for around the same price.

The Olympus MJU 5000 is a point and shoot digital camera with an extra touch of style. My review looks at picture quality, time taken to turn the camera on and take a picture and walks you through the features.

Style - ease of use

As with other cameras in this series the pictures could be a touch sharper.

This is a fairly standard offering. I like the design and picture quality is good in most situations. You should not have too much trouble finding your way around. This is a point and shoot camera with one or two enhanced features such as the length ...

The Canon Powershot A480 is an entry level digital camera. This review covers picture quality, shutter delay times and takes you through the main features of the camera.

Picture quality

Shutter delay with flash

I was impressed by this camera. It takes a good photo in most situations with the minimum of fuss. Load the battery and memory card and you are ready to start taking pictures. This is a good choice for anyone who does not want to spend a fortune on a ...

The Panasonic DMC LX3 is one of the most advanced compact digital cameras available. My review walks you through all the key features and analyses the quality of the pictures the camera produces. There are also shutter lag times and price comparisons.

Panasonic have put together an impressive mix of picture quality and features. I also like the design and build quality of the DMC LX3. This is a serious digital camera and is well worth close inspection.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z19 is one of the cheapest pocket cameras around. My review covers all the pros and cons of the camera and gives you the chance to view sample images and compare prices.

Options displayed on the right hand side of LCD screen - overall picture quality

LCD screen quality - closer macro mode

This camera offers impressive picture quality considering its lower price tag. If you are looking for a pocket camera and you are on a budget then the Exilim EX-Z19 is as good as any of its closest rivals.

This Samsung L310W review includes sample photos and shutter delay times. You will also find coverage of the camera's features and alternative cameras to consider.

Photo help guide - features for the price.

Lack of sharpness - small menu text

Well not every digital camera can be a superstar. Samsung have packed in a wide range of features and managed to keep the cost very low. Perhaps this has meant one or two too many compromises in over all quality, because the L310W struggled with my ...

The Casio Exilim EX-Z85 is a small pocket camera. This review includes sample images, a write up of my findings, shutter lag times and details of the camera's features.

The Exilim EX-Z85 surprised me with the quality of the photos it took, especially outdoors. If you are looking for a very small, lightweight digital camera that takes a decent snapshot, then it is worth checking this camera out.

My review of the Nikon Coolpix S60 includes sample photos and shutter lag times. There is also a detailed write up of my tests and price comparisons.

Touch screen control - build quality - help text - touch control auto focusing and auto exposure

Darkness in the corner of many photos

Picture quality compares well with other pocket digital cameras. The touch controlled LCD screen will appeal to gadget lovers. The camera is easy enough to use, looks good and is certainly an option to add to your shortlist.

The Nikon Coolpix S710 is a 14.5 megapixel digital camera. It will fit into larger pockets. Where it differs from other similar sized cameras is that it offers manual exposure controls. Picture quality is very good indeed. I found my test shots to be ...

Picture quality - build quality - help text

Macro mode - turn on time

I was impressed by the Coolpix S710. It is one of the better, smaller compacts. This is especially true amongst cameras with a wide angle lens. It is not often you come across a camera of this size with manual exposure controls. That is another plus ...

The Nikon Coolpix S560 is a shade faster than other digital cameras to turn on and start taking pictures. It fits into most pockets and the 5x optical zoom lens is useful on a camera of this size. Picture quality is good rather than exceptional, but I ...

Ease of use - help text

Macro mode

The Coolpix S560 is a fairly standard pocket digital camera. It does have one or two additional features such as the ability to take square photos and time lapse movies. It is mid range when it comes to picture quality. I found very little to dislike ...