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Best 8-megapixel compact cameras that are affordableBy Sindre Lia, 5 May 2008
Chris Coleman gives you in-depth coverage on six affordable 8-megapixel compact cameras that have been released recently.

Casio and Canon have impressed during our extensive testing of affordable 8-megapixel compact cameras this spring. Pentax holds a good number three in the "brand ranking", though their Optio M50 is rather expensive. Nikon's Coolpix P60 handles image processing pretty well, but failed to deliver when it came to design and value. At the rock bottom of this round-up we've placed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80, which proved that optical image stabilization alone will get you nowhere.

Looks great, feels great and takes great photos:

Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z80
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Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z80

Score: 83% When: March 2008 Worth: $180

The Casio EX-Z80 is a great looking, compact point-and-shoot. Did the pictures it took look as good as the camera itself?

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Excellent manual-mode and good overall image quality:

Canon PowerShot A590 IS
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Canon PowerShot A590 IS

Score: 74% When: March 2008 Worth: $170

Canon's new point-and-shoot has a full-manual mode, macro functionality, and 8 megapixels, but can it take good pictures?

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We liked the A590 IS better:

Canon PowerShot A580
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Canon PowerShot A580

Score: 63% When: March 2008 Worth: $140

The Canon PowerShot A580 undercuts the PowerShot 590 IS by $30 but lacks some key features. Is it a better deal?

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Offers a few nifty abilities:

Pentax Optio M50
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Pentax Optio M50

Score: 59% When: March 2008 Worth: $230

Pentax's Optio M50 offers a slew of interesting features, but are its pictures any good?

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Poor design, Great performance:

Nikon Coolpix P60
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Nikon Coolpix P60

Score: 49% When: April 2008 Worth: $215

Nikon's new point-and-shoot offers a VR lens and full manual control, but are its images up to par?

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Not among Panasonic's best "ideas for life":

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80

Score: 43% When: February 2008 Worth: $150

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 offers optical image-stabilization at a low price, but are its pictures worth stabilizing?

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Best Compact digital cameras
Name Score Price Carrier
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 84% $265
Casio Exilim EX-S880 83% $200
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z80 83% $180
Canon PowerShot A470 81% $130
Casio Exilim EX-Z77 80% $150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T2 79% $330
Olympus Stylus 790SW 76% $300
Olympus FE-300 75% $300
Olympus Stylus 1200 74% $230
Canon PowerShot A590 IS 74% $170
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