'Its relatively compact size makes it a suitable for anyone who wants similar capabilities to a digital SLR but not the bulky size.'
'GH1 is just as exciting for film-makers and keen photographers alike.'
'In summary, the Panasonic GH1 is better able to compete with the best from Nikon and Canon, and bests other Four Thirds players like the Olympus E-30 and even the Panasonic G1.'
'certain aspects of the camera are awkward to use.'
'The Casio EX-G1 camera is able to hold up after falling seven feet, in freezing cold weather, and being submerged in ten feet of water for more than an hour.'
'Fronted by a 27.5mm-equivalent wide-angle lens with a 4x zoom, the 12-megapixel ultracompact camera is point-and-shoot simple with all the automatic comforts we expect as well as some extras found above its price point. '
'It squeezes in several neat features, including HD video capture , but achieving the low price did necessitate making a few compromises. '
'The Pentax Optio P70 squeezes in several neat features, including HD video capture, but achieving the low price did necessitate making a few compromises. '
'Despite a few compromises, the Optio P70 offers good value for a small, light camera that you can carry anywhere. '
'The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 was worthy of its flagship status (and its successor, the FX580 , likely will be, too).'
'This camera is super small and weighs in at just under half a pound.'
'high-end point-and-shoot'
'The FX500 is immediately recognisable as a Panasonic compact, sporting the familiar clean, smart styling, brushed metal surface and cross-hatched Lumix logo.'
'otherwise extremely attractive and shiny little camera'
'very appealing little camera'
'the silver-on-silver icons and text on the buttons are difficult to read, as are the silver icons and text on the camera body (at least on our red review unit).'
'Controls are largely straightforward, with the usual menu, scene mode -- called Best Shot by Casio -- and playback buttons, as well as a circular clickpad.'
'Controls are largely straightforward, with the usual menu, scene mode -- called Best Shot by Casio -- and playback buttons, as well as a circular clickpad.'
'the focus is decently shallow for a small-form sensor.'