Editors' Top Cameras
updated June 5, 2006

Whether you need to be discreet or just want to travel light, camera size and weight are important. Our top compact picks run the gamut of megapixel counts, features, and prices, but all the models have two things in common: each fits comfortably into a jacket pocket and weighs eight ounces or less, even with batteries and media installed. And they're pretty stylish little devices, too.
-- Lori Grunin, senior editor

Editors' Top Cameras:

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Compact cameras

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Compact cameras

Cameras	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Canon PowerShot S80 Released: 08/30/2005	8.0 Excellent		Aside from one or two very minor lens shortcomings, Canon's new flagship S-series model stands out in its class. Specs: 8 megapixels, 3.6 x, 2.5 in LCD display , 32 MB - SD Memory Card

Canon PowerShot SD700 IS Released: 03/15/2006	7.8 Very good		The Canon PowerShot SD700 IS has practically everything you could want in a compact camera, though you might think the price tag a bit steep. Specs: Compact , 6 megapixels, 4 x, 2.5 in LCD display , 16 MB - SD Memory Card

HP Photosmart R817 Released: 08/15/2005	7.6 Very good		The compact HP Photosmart R817 combines some unusual photo-enhancement technologies with a strong feature set for both novices and experienced photographers. Specs: Compact , 5.1 megapixels, 5 x, 2 in LCD display , - Integrated

Kodak EasyShare V610 Released: 05/07/2006	7.4 Very good		As one of the only pocketable cameras with a 10X zoom lens, the Kodak EasyShare V610 is on the cutting edge of design; we just wish the image quality were better. Specs: 6 megapixels, 10 , 2.8 in LCD display

Casio EX-P700 Exilim Pro Released: 01/15/2005	7.2 Very good		A compact camera with enough manual controls to keep enthusiasts happy. Specs: Compact , 7.2 megapixels, 4 x, 2 in LCD display , - Integrated

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 (silver)	7.6 Very good		The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 has a broad set of manual controls, image stabilization, and a wide lens and sensor crammed into a compact package. Specs: 8.4 megapixels, 4 x, 2.5 in LCD display , 32 MB - SD Memory Card

Nikon Coolpix P3 Released: 02/27/2006	7.0 Very good		Like its older siblings, the P1 and P2, the Nikon Coolpix P3 has a limited Wi-Fi capability and excellent image quality. Better value and quicker performance can be found in the company's nonwireless offerings. Specs: Compact , 8.1 megapixels, 3.5 x, 2.5 in LCD display , 23 MB

Nikon Coolpix P1 Released: 09/14/2005	6.8 Good		The Nikon Coolpix P1's good image quality offsets its novel but limited Wi-Fi capabilities. Specs: Compact , 8 megapixels, 3.5 x, 2.5 in LCD display