Panasonic squeezes an HD camera into a tiny superzoom camera. But has it compromised performance along the way?

Compact size. Huge zoom range. Close-focus macro mode. HD video capture

Some minor control issues. Quite expensive

Nikon's latest 12MP compact brings a curvy design, anti-blur shooting and 7x optical zoom. Is it a match for Sony and Canon?

Anti-blur ability. Comfy to hold. Impressive 7x optical zoom

Iffy accuracy on colours. Zoom sticky during use. Only standard-def movies

With its high-speed burst modes and 5x optical zoom, can the latest Exilim climb to the top of the compact tree?

Great for burst shooting. Handy pre-record function - never miss a shot. Smart auto functions

Sleepy zoom. Sluggish autofocus. HD movies are jerky

With this 12MP, 18mm-thick IXUS, Canon compacts are beautiful again. But is it as impressive as it looks?

Extremely tactile. High-quality shots. Face detection tech

Tiny viewfinder. Weedy optical zoom. Weak HD movies

Retro styling meets 12MP stills, 3in touchscreen LCD and 720p HD movies. Has Panny's FX550 got the lot?

Simply stunning shots. Tactile design. Intuitive touchscreen

No viewfinder. Less than smooth movies. Mono sound

Sony's latest T Series shoots 12.1MP stills and records HD movies. But is it too pricey for these cash-strapped times?

Great for detail. Stunning slim design. Top-notch touchscreen

Jerky zoom control. No manual focus. A tad expensive

Waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, is there nothing this compact SD-card, MPEG2 camcorder can't handle?

Rugged, durable design. Easy upload to YouTube. Menu layout

It's not HD. Zoom is too fast. Shaky footage

Creative's pocket camcorder gets an HD overhaul plus an expanded 8GB memory. Is it the perfect YouTube camcorder?

Easy to share videos. Good built-in software. Instant recording. Generous memory

Non-expandable memory. Washed out images

The latest Ixus gets more megapixels and manual control - but could this be the end of the line?

Tough, compact shell. Lots of megapixels. Manual capability. Intuitive controls

New curvy design still looks dated. Small screen. Not much zoom for your money

No shrinking violet, this one. Does this Ambilight set light up our lives - or simply dazzle us with specs?

Stylish design. Good build. Excellent performance - eventually

Remote control isn't the best. Takes longer than other sets to get it performing well