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The PEN E-PL5 is the latest mid-range mirror-less compact system camera from Olympus. It inherits the superb 16 Megapixel sensor from the semi-pro OM-D E-M5, along with its 1080p movies, and while continuous shooting is a tad slower, it's still very quick at 8fps. There's a hotshoe which can accommodate an optional viewfinder, and a tilting 3in screen that's now touch-sensitive and can swivel round to face subjects. Crucially like all Olympus CSCs, it also boasts built-in stabilization which works with any lens you mount. Find out why the latest PEN is one of the best CSCs around in my Olympus E-PL5 review!

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The EOS M is Canon's long-awaited entry into the mirror-less CSC market. It employs an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor and a new EF-M lens mount with a 1.6x crop factor. Canon's launched the EOS-M with two native M-mount lenses, while the entire Canon EF and EF-S lens catalogue is supported with the optional EF-EOS M adapter. To see how the EOS M measures-up, I tested it with both the native EF-M lenses and a selection of EF models with the adapter, along with comparing its performance against rival compact system cameras. Find out if it's for you in my Canon EOS M review!

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The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is a 12 Megapixel super-zoom camera with a massive 50x optical range, equivalent to 24-1200mm. Round the back, Canon has kept the articulated screen of its predecessor, but upgraded the panel to 2.8in / 460k. The hotshoe also remains, as does the manual control, but in a very welcome new feature, in response no doubt to sales lost to Panasonic, the SX50 HS now offers RAW recording, although there's still no microphone input. I've begun my tests with a final production PowerShot SX50 HS and am pleased to share a broad selection of Canon SX50 HS sample images! Check back soon for more results and my full review!!

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The Nikon COOLPIX P7700 is the company's flagship compact aimed at enthusiasts. Successor to the popular P7100, it shares the same 7.1x 28-200mm optical range, but brightens the aperture by one stop throughout to f2-4. The optical rangefinder has gone, but the 3in / 921k screen is now fully articulated. The sensor remains slightly larger than most point-and-shoots at 1/1.7in, but the type has changed from a 10 Megapixel CCD to a 12 Megapixel CMOS, and with it the video upgraded from 720p to 1080p. Suffice it to say there's still loads of manual control and support for RAW, making the P7700 a popular choice for demanding enthusiasts and a key rival for Canon's G15. Ahead of our full review, check out our Nikon P7700 sample images!

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The Panasonic Lumix TS20 / FT20 is a water-proof, dust-proof and shock-proof camera with 16 Megapixels and a 4x zoom. You can submerge it to a depth of five meters, which may not be as deep as the more expensive Lumix FT3 and FT4 models nor the Canon D20, but it's sufficient for serious snorkeling, or simply playing about in the pool. To test the Lumix TS20 / FT20, we took it into the Atlantic surf off the coast of Cornwall in the South West of the UK along with the Canon PowerShot D20. Find out which underwater model will be best for you in our Panasonic TS20 / FT20 waterproof camera review!

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Canon's PowerShot G15 is the latest model in the company's flagship G-series, replacing the G12 and positioned roughly between the S110 and G1 X. The G15 shares the same 28-140mm 5x range as its predecessor, but now boasts a focal ratio of f1.8-2.8, making the lens more than twice as bright. The sensor remains 1/1.7in, but Canon's switched from CCD to CMOS and bumped the resolution up to 12 Megapixels. It'll also now shoot 1080p video and the screen's bigger and more detailed. Is it still a relevant option for enthusiasts though? Find out in my Canon G15 review!

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The D600 is Nikon's most affordable full-frame DSLR to date and is aimed at those upgrading from a mid-range body or pros looking for a backup camera. As such it slots roughly between the D7000 and D800 and combines many aspects of both. Along with a new 24 Megapixel FX sensor, you get the 100% viewfinder and 3.2in screen of the D800 in addition to most of its movie features, along with the build and twin SD card slots of the D7000. Coupled with a 39-point AF system and 5.5fps shooting, it adds up to one of the most exciting DSLRs around. Find out if it's right for you in my in-depth Nikon D600 review which includes seven pages of comparisons with DX and full-frame bodies!

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