The GX8 comes with an aperture-priority mode and full manual. And, in macro mode, it can focus right down to 1cm
It could be a bit quicker at shooting and saving its 8-megapixel files but the CoolPix’s build, features and versatility are amazing
The Ixus i zoom is a snapshot camera with a passable movie mode of 640x480 and 10fps and a nice range of colourful suits
This camera may be weighty but it sets itself apart with a 6x zoom – equivalent to a 222mm telephoto on a film camera
The weatherproof Mju 800 has an unusually wide viewing angle and has 19 scene modes to try out
Cooler than a Blackberry, but not as geeky as an MDA Vario, the latest Sidekick looks to cement its place as the most fun portable emailer in the world
This Panny is a weighty 570g but makes up for it with a 3CCD sensor system and optical image stabiliser for wobbly arms