10-12 Megapixel Digital Cameras
Lower resolution does not dictate the worst cameras, and in fact many of the compact cameras on this list are among the best money can buy. Most of the very good prosumer cameras, like the Canon S100, Olympus XZ-1, Fujifilm X10, and newly announced Canon G1 X, have stayed in this range. Compact cameras use much smaller sensors than their mirrorless or DSLR counterparts, which generally means more tightly packed photosites and a worse signal-to-noise ratio. Rather than continue the megapixel race, these models have opted for the best image quality possible throughout the ISO range while still outputting files with enough resolution for an 11x14 inch print. If you're just looking for a point and shoot, there are also a number of still-competitive 12 megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensors that are worth a look.
DSLRs and mirrorless cameras have, for the most part, moved on from this segment into the land of higher resolutions. Still, there are plenty of very good bargains (check out the Pentax k-r and Canon xsi) to be found, as well as the first crop of 10 megapixel CCD sensors that still can't be beat for clean blue skies at low ISO (think Nikon D200, Nikon D60, Pentax K10d). Nikon also has the relatively recent J1 and V1, which have smaller sensors than a 4/3 camera but are still quite impressive.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Ranked 1st of 24 in Extended Zoom Digital Cameras The FZ200 marks a return to the series' vaunted past, with this latest a... more » 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor; 25-600mm 24x optical zoom with constant f2.8; 1080/60p HD video capture with stereo sound; 5.5fps burst mode with tracking autofocus, 12fps full resolution burst without;... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $498.00
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Ranked 2nd of 24 in Extended Zoom Digital Cameras The FZ-150 may not have the enormous zoom range of some of its competito... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 24x optical zoom with 25mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video recording with stereo sound; 3-inch articulated LCD screen; Optical image stabilization; Manual modes; RAW capture; Shoo... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $546.89
from 3 stores |
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Panasonic Lumix TS4
Ranked 4th of 18 in All-Weather Digital Cameras Panasonic's top-of-the-line ruggedized camera, the TS4 is built to survi... more » 12.1 megapixel CCD sensor; 4.6x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video at 60fps with mono sound; Waterproof to 40ft, shockproof to 6.5ft, freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, dustproof; GPS ... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix TS4 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $400.18
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Panasonic Lumix GF3
Ranked 12th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras The Panasonic Lumix GF3 is the company’s latest Micro Four Thirds-format... more » 12 megapixels; Four Thirds CMOS sensor; Micro Four Thirds-format mirrorless, interchangeable-lens system; 3-inch touchscreen LCD, 460k pixels; 3.8 frames per second burst shooting; 14mm pancake kit lens... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix GF3 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $279.95
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Ranked 21st of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras An evolutionary upgrade from Panasonic's GF3, the GF5 is also pointed at... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; 3-inch 920,000 dot touchscreen; RAW capture, Manual modes; Accepts micro 4/3 lenses; Lithium-ion battery Click Here for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $698.00
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Ranked 15th of 24 in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras Panasonic's popular and very good LX5 gets a much-needed facelift in the... more » 10.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor; 24-90mm 3.8x optical zoom with f1.4-2.3 aperture; 1080/60p HD video capture with stereo sound, High speed 720p at 120fps; 5fps burst with autofocus tracking, 11fps full r... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $349.99
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Panasonic Lumix S1
Ranked 23rd of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras The S1 is Panasonic’s lowest-end digital camera for 2011, but could stil... more » 12.1 megapixels; 4x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle; Optical (lens-shift) image stabilization; 2.7-inch LCD monitor; 720p HD video; Venus Engine VI; Captures to SD/SDHC media cards; 70mb built-in memory; ... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix S1 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $93.70
from 3 stores |
