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Home / Photography / Performance Cameras 10 Best Performance Compact Cameras By Sindre Lia, 13 February 2009 What are the best compact cameras optimized for creativity? Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Olympus and Casio are fighting for the top spots on our Best Performance Compact Cameras list. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1    Similar models » Score: 84% When: November 2008 Worth: $670 We got our hands on the world's first Micro Four Thirds camera, and it dazzled us in so many ways. You'll just have to read all about it in our Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 review. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » FujiFilm FinePix S100FS    Similar models » Score: 85% When: March 2008 Worth: $700 We take Fujifilm's latest and greatest prosumer camera optimized for nature photography for a spin. Don't miss our in-depth Fujifilm Finepix S100fs review. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Canon PowerShot G10    Similar models » Score: 80% When: October 2008 Worth: $400 We take the mighty G10 to two different coasts for the ultimate photographic expedition. Does it live up to all the hype? Read our full Canon PowerShot G10 review here, complete with an extensive selection of image samples. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3    Similar models » Score: 80% When: August 2008 Worth: $350 Is this a vintage SLR, or a power-packed piece of digital imaging weaponry? Check out our comprehensive Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 review. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Nikon Coolpix P80    Similar models » Score: 78% When: May 2008 Worth: $350 In our in-depth Nikon Coolpix P80 review, Chris Coleman checks out the smallest 18x zoom camera available to date. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » FujiFilm FinePix S8100fd    Similar models » Score: 72% When: March 2008 Worth: $360 Is Fujifilm's S8100fd the best ultrazoom camera to date? Chris Coleman gives you the details in our in-depth review. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Canon PowerShot SX10 IS    Similar models » Score: 71% When: October 2008 Worth: $335 Canon's affordable Ultra Zoom is packed with features and built for manual control action. Check out the test shots in our Canon PowerShot SX10 IS review. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Olympus Stylus SP-565UZ    Similar models » Score: 70% When: October 2008 Worth: $400 Does this little ultrazoom camera kick down the door with killer image quality and features? Read on to find out in our comprehensive Olympus Stylus SP-565UZ review. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1    Similar models » Score: 70% When: April 2008 Worth: $1000 Pro photographer Chris Coleman takes Casio's unique high-speed Pro camera out and about. Don't miss our in-depth Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 review. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » Canon PowerShot SX110 IS    Similar models » Score: 66% When: August 2008 Worth: $200 Canon's affordable 10x optical zoom camera packs in a big LCD screen and oodles of features. Will its image quality match its well-stocked toolbelt? Read our Canon PowerShot SX110 IS review to find out. Read »   Gallery »   Features »   Side-by-side » TOP 5 PERFORMANCE CAMERAS Name Score Price Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 84% $670 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 82% $600 Canon PowerShot G12 80% $500 Olympus E-P2 80% - Olympus E-PL1 80% $600 EXPAND PERFORMANCE CAMERA CHART » TOP 5 P&S CAMERAS Name Score Price Canon PowerShot S95 78% $400 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 76% $350 Nikon Coolpix S9100 75% $330 Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS 74% $325 Nikon Coolpix S8100 74% $300 EXPAND P&S CAMERA CHART » TOP 5 DSLR CAMERAS Name Score Price Nikon D7000 89% $1200 Nikon D700 89% $3000 Pentax K-r 88% $800 Canon EOS 5D Mark II 88% $2700 Pentax K-7 87% $1300 EXPAND DSLR CAMERA CHART »     SHARE THIS PAGE Tweet       PHOTOGRAPHY Product Guide   Photo Corner   Video Corner HOTTEST DSLR Cameras   Performance Cameras   Point-and-Shoot Cameras TOP STORIES Nikon Coolpix P500 Review   Canon EOS Rebel T3i Review   Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS Review Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Review   Nikon D7000 Review   Pentax K-r Review Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Review   Nikon Coolpix P7000 Review   Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Review NEW DIGITAL CAMERA RELEASES Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix S9100 Fujifilm Finepix HS20 EXR Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS PHOTOGRAPHY HEADLINES Fujifilm Finepix HS20 EXR Review   Panasonic HDC-HS900 Review   Nikon D5100 DSLR Camera Unveiled   Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review   Nikon Coolpix P500 Review Canon EOS Rebel T3i Review Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS Review Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Review Olympus XZ-1 Review MOBILITY EDITION Check out infoSync Mobility, where you'll find in-depth coverage from the mobile world.   PHOTOGRAPHY EDITION Check out infoSync Photography, where you'll find in-depth coverage from the photo world.   GADGETS EDITION Check out infoSync Gadgets, where you'll find in-depth coverage from the world of gadgets.   DIGITAL HOME EDITION Check out infoSync Digital Home, where you'll find in-depth coverage from the CE world.

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