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Last Rated: April 21, 2004	1. Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom 8 megapixels, 5X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video with audio, Four scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, 32MB XD-Picture Card plus CompactFlash slot, Price when ranked: $999, Bottom Line: A step up from the less-expensive C-5060, this model has a faster lens and a slightly longer zoom range, but is also much bulkier. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 19, 2003	2. Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom 5.1 megapixels, 4X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video with audio, Five scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, 32MB XD-Picture Card plus CompactFlash slot, Price when ranked: $649, Bottom Line: The C-5060 has extensive and intuitive exposure controls, and it earned high image-quality scores. Its LCD rotates up and swivels for self-portraits. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: July 30, 2004	3. Canon PowerShot Pro1 8 megapixels, 7X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video with audio, Four scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, 64MB CompactFlash card, Price when ranked: $1000, Bottom Line: This model has a near SLR-like feel. A barrel ring controls both zoom and manual focus, and the camera has an extensive selection of controls. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: July 30, 2004	4. Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom 4 megapixels, 10X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video with audio, Six scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, 16MB XD-Picture Card, Price when ranked: $600, Bottom Line: The C-770 is light and fairly compact, and includes a slew of creative controls, though switching among them can take time; has 10X optical zoom. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	5. Canon EOS Digital Rebel 6.3 megapixels, 3.2X optical zoom, No video or audio, Six scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, CompactFlash slot (media not included), Price when ranked: $1000, Bottom Line: A bargain for a digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses; though priced here as a kit with a midrange (3.2X) zoom lens, it is also sold body-only. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: April 21, 2004	6. Nikon Coolpix 8700 8 megapixels, 8X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video with audio, Twelve scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, CompactFlash slot (media not included), Price when ranked: $999, Bottom Line: This model is compact for a camera with 8X optical zoom, and it creates fine photos, but the extensive menus can make setting controls daunting. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10S 4 megapixels, 12X optical zoom, 320 by 240 video with audio, Eight scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, 16MB SD Card, Price when ranked: $600, Bottom Line: An advanced camera carrying an impressive 12X zoom lens with image stabilization, the Lumix takes impressive photos. Its creative controls are harder to use than competitors'. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: December 19, 2003	8. Olympus C-5000 Zoom 5 megapixels, 3X optical zoom, 320 by 240 video (without audio), Six scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, 32MB XD-Picture Card, Price when ranked: $400, Bottom Line: Low-priced and small for an advanced, 5-megapixel camera with a hot shoe, the C-5000 produced slightly better-than-average image quality in our tests. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: July 30, 2004	9. Casio Exilim Pro EX-P600 6 megapixels, 4X optical zoom, 320 by 240 video with audio, Twenty-five scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, 9MB internal memory plus SD Card slot (media not included), Price when ranked: $599, Bottom Line: A 2-inch LCD with a unique status display, plus 25 scene modes with built-in help, highligh this model Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: February 24, 2004	10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 8 megapixels, 7X optical zoom, 640 by 480 video with audio, Four scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Memory Stick and CompactFlash slots (media not included), Price when ranked: $1000, Bottom Line: The DSC-F828 uses Sony's four-color CCD for more-vivid colors; our test shots looked great, but competing models earned higher image scores. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle color. We review the on-screen and printed photos and assign image-quality scores. Data based on tests designed and conducted by the PC World Test Center. All rights reserved. Chart Notes: Each camera's overall rating is based on price (15 percent), picture quality (30 percent), ease of use (15 percent), features (20 percent), battery life (10 percent), and support (10 percent). For all ratings, higher is better. Resolutions are expressed in effective pixels, focal range is identified as 35mm equivalent, and camera weights include batteries.