Best Digital Cameras - Manual Focus Focus Type, Party Photos, 15 to 46 Megapixel Resolution

Panasonic's tiny CSC has the imaging power of a full-size compact system camera

A small camera that can take different lenses using a standard Micro Four Thirds mount

Panasonic’s newest miniature CSC adds viewfinder plus accessory shoe

Some interesting specs in a teeny tiny body

Pros: Stills and video quality, build quality.

It's very small and it can take good pictures, but it's not well designed

Samsung gets the cheers for designing an incredibly small interchangeable lens camera, and it’ll fill a niche with select customers, especially the selfie generation. Photographically, it isn’t strong enough to replace cameras with larger sensors.

Rugged, waterproof and well-equipped, but at a price

Plenty tough, just mind the night time noise

The Nikon Coolpix AW120 isn’t for everyone. It’s for holidaymakers looking for an easy-to-use tough camera that will accompany them into the pool or ocean.

Cameras like the ELPH 340 are a reason why smartphones are winning the compact point-and-shoot war – there just aren’t enough cool features.

Touchscreen interface, built-in wi-fi connectivity and GPS

1080p video with zooming, stereo sound and continuous AF

Good zoom length, Touchscreen, Digital filters

Impressive zoom for such a compact body

Good performance at higher ISO settings

Delivers excellent still image quality

Very good image quality, Very good Wi-Fi connectivity

Good, compact design, Sound ISO noise control

Excellent wireless features and an abundance of shooting options

Sharp images, Integrated Wi-Fi

Suit a wide range of abilities

Fast maximum aperture, neutral colors, integral handgrip

Sharp OLED display, Built-in Wi-Fi with remote viewfinder support

Waterproofing and shock-proofing

Good photo quality for its class, Responsive performance in most respects

Good picture quality, Decent macros

Full-frame image sensor, Extremely sharp lens

Impressive internal platform with a fantastic lens

Fantastic lens in a compact and highly customisable body

Excellent image quality in both JPEG and Raw

Delivers excellent photo quality

Optional EVF available, Built-in Wi-Fi

Excellent video capabilities

Faster hybrid auto-focusing, wi-fi connectivity, downloadable apps