Latest reviews of Compact cameras

Updated Panasonic's 4K Photo mode makes for easy 30fps shooting to ensure you capture the moment – and there's a vari-angle touchscreen to boot.

Sony updates its premium bridge camera with a new sensor, performance enhancements and 4K video – but is it still too pricey?

Updated It's a little large for a compact camera, but its 25x, 24-600mm zoom means you can forgive the G3 X for not slipping neatly into your pocket.

The S9900W boasts a 50x optical zoom, and the Wi-Fi equipped version enables remote shooting. But it's hardly an evolutionary leap from its predecessor.

A compact camera with 24million pixels on a full-frame sensor and a 28mm f/1.7 Leica lens? Oh go on then.

The pocket-sized Olympus Stylus SH-2 packs a long 24x optical zoom and is designed to be the perfect travelling companion.

The Canon SX710 has some attractive features for the holidaying photographer, notably a 30x optical zoom, manual control and W-Fi.

The CM1 has the same sensor as the Panasonic FZ1000 bridge camera, offers full manual control and shoots raw files as well as JPEGs – impressive.

The 83x optical zoom is a world first, but the Nikon P900 also features full manual control, Wi-Fi and an articulating screen.

Fuji's well designed and diminutive XQ2 handles very well and provides a good range of features for both enthusiasts and more casual snappers.