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	Rank	Name	PCW Rating
	1 BEST BUY	Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Max. Megapixels: 12 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105 Weight (ounces): 6.3 Media Slots: xD-Picture Card Price When Reviewed: $300 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Though it looks dull compared to some of the flasher models we tested, it has all the latest features and takes great shots. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	2	Casio EX-Z1080 Max. Megapixels: 10.1 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114 Weight (ounces): 5.4 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $280 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Small size, quick operation, and long battery life make this a great pocket camera. Comes in pink, blue, black, and silver. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	3	Canon Powershot SD850 IS Max. Megapixels: 8 Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 140 Weight (ounces): 6.7 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $350 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The SD850 IS performs similarly to the newer SD870 IS but has a smaller LCD, a lens that isn't as wide--and a better price. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report

	4	Pentax Optio M40 Max. Megapixels: 8 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 108 Weight (ounces): 4.6 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $200 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Not the jazziest-looking camera, the M40 earned its chart spot with a sturdy body and a low price. Flash shots looked drab. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	5	Canon Powershot SD950 IS Max. Megapixels: 12.1 Optical Zoom: 3.7X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 133 Weight (ounces): 6.7 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $450 Check latest prices Bottom Line: It's very expensive for a pocket camera--and is too large for many pockets--but it's quite well made and performs admirably. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	6	Olympus FE 280 Max. Megapixels: 8 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 108 Weight (ounces): 3.9 Media Slots: xD-Picture Card Price When Reviewed: $200 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The lightest camera on the chart and one of the least expensive, the FE-280's images scored about average in our tests. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report

	7	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 Max. Megapixels: 12.2 Optical Zoom: 3.6X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 100 Weight (ounces): 6.2 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $400 Check latest prices Bottom Line: A close cousin to Panasonic's FX-55, the FX100 has higher resolution and a higher price, but a slightly smaller LCD. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	8	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 Max. Megapixels: 8.1 Optical Zoom: 3.6X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 100 Weight (ounces): 5.1 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $350 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The FX55 has a superb 3-inch LCD, but the screen saps battery life, and images weren't as sharp as those of the FX100. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	9	Casio EX-S880 Max. Megapixels: 8.1 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114 Weight (ounces): 5.1 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $250 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The EX-S880 costs $30 less than the EX-Z1080, but it has less resolution. Makes uploading video to YouTube nearly automatic. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report
	10	Kodak EasyShare V1253 Max. Megapixels: 12.1 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 111 Weight (ounces): 6.1 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $300 Check latest prices Bottom Line: You can shoot HD video on the V1253 and, with an optional HDTV docking station, display it on your television. (Last Rated: April 11, 2008) Full Review • Test Report

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Top 10 Compact Cameras

These compact cameras fit easily into a pocket, but still offer lots of megapixels and low prices.

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