I had a manual SLR but wanted something smaller that I could just keep in my bag incase of any unexpected photo opportunities. There are a lot of small cameras on the market so went through lots of reviews comparing price, features and the quality of the photos taken. The best reviews for cameras in the £130 range were for the Panasonic DMC-FX12. Its dimensions are 94.1W x 51.4H x 24.2D and weighs 153g so its ideal for my handbag or pocket. The camera has a Leica 7.2 mega pixel lense which I find produces very crisp clear pictures. I really like the Optical Image Stabiliser function which prevents camera shake from an unsteady hand which also helps with the ...  Read the complete review

Off the bat, this is a great little camera. I've owned it now for a year and a half and it has travelled with me everywhere and has taken some wonderful pictures (yes that's right, the camera took them, not me!!!). Firstly, it is wonderfully compact and at a reasonable price. It's features are very simple and easy to use. It has the standard wheel to select the mode you want it in and simple navigation buttons on the back. Given it's compact size they have managed to give a generous portion of it to a large enough screen. This camera comes equip with a classic Leica lens that offers wonderful clarity and I think may be one of the best around for ...  Read the complete review

I have had this camera for 5 years and I have barely used it. I got it for a trip to italy, the price was all right back then, it was around 200 pounds. But then now I think it was too expensive for being such a bad camera. I currently have a Casio which I love and you can read my review for it on here. The design is good as it is small, compact, feels sturdy, the buttons are well placed. The screen is rather small, but enough to have a good preview of the snap you are taking. On the back it has a cross shape set of buttons with the menu naturally and below these, you find the delete photos one, and another to control the things appearing on the screen. ...  Read the complete review

Best camera I've ever bought! A couple of years ago I was looking at cameras - I'm terrible at taking pictures, always out of focus and cutting heads/arms off. I'd seen the adverts on the tv about a panasonic lumix. I searched the internet, found loads of different reviews and it sounded really good. Excellent zoom - digital and optical (have I got that right?) and it also does video. I got it from Pixmania with a bag and a memory card for £109 - 2 years ago. As soon as I got it in my hand, I fell in love with it. It feels sturdy, but not heavy or chunky. The wheel to change mode is very easy to use, as is the menu system. The battery charger comes with it and ..  Read the complete review