Best Digital Cameras - priceAsc sortBy, 17 to 28 mm Image Sensor Size, Single Focus Type, 1280 x 720 (30p) HD Recording Format

'good-looking, well-made camera'

'Outstanding image quality and performance make this classically designed rangefinder model a must have for anyone looking to upgrade from a point-n-shoot or just someone looking for a compact ILC to travel with.'

'In-body image stabilization.'

'Battery here life is a respectable rather than exceptional 350 images from a full charge – but that is about average for a compact system camera in this suggested £499 price bracket. '

'Top-notch high ISO performance'

'The supplied external flash worked well indoors, with no red-eye and adequate exposure. '

'Secondly, there's a handy sensor which automatically detects when the D-Lux (Typ 109) is held up to eye-level and even starts auto-focusing, with just the slightest delay until the display is ready. '

'built-in electronic viewfinder'

'Both detail and low ISO dynamic range have been improved over the Panasonic Lumix GX7. '

'water-resistant build'