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Bargain Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Nice feature sets, wide-angle lenses, big LCD screens, and top-notch image quality are all available in new point-and-shoot cameras around the $200 mark.

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1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25

Megapixels: 12.1 megapixels; Battery life: 174.5; Maximum video resolution: 848 x 480 pixels; Memory type: Internal Memory,MMC,SD Memory Card,SDHC Memory Card; LCD screen size: 3 inches; Weight: 5.1 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: The Lumix DMC-FS25 serves up a wide-angle lens, fun features, a huge LCD screen, and great battery life for the price.

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2. Nikon Coolpix L20

Megapixels: 10.34 megapixels; Battery life: 125; LCD screen size: 3 inches; Weight: 6.4 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: For value, ease of use, looks, and image quality, the Coolpix L20 is one of the best bargain point-and-shoots we've seen.

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3. Pentax Optio P70

Megapixels: 12 megapixels; Battery life: 118.75; LCD screen size: 2.7 inches; Weight: 4.5 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: The Optio P70 lacks a few frills, but it represents good value for a stylishly thin point-and-shoot.

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4. Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

Megapixels: 12.1 megapixels; Battery life: 80; LCD screen size: 2.5 inches; Weight: 7.1 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: A great value for the price, with better image quality than more expensive cameras and a nice feature set.

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5. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

Megapixels: 12.1 megapixels; Battery life: 169; LCD screen size: 3 inches; Weight: 5.6 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: The slick DSC-W230 has a great LCD and neat in-camera features, but its image quality and stabilization could be better.

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6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85

Megapixels: 8.1 megapixels; Battery life: 152.5; Maximum video resolution: 848 x 480 pixels; Memory type: Internal Memory,MMC,SD Memory Card,SDHC Memory Card; LCD screen size: 2.5 inches; Weight: 6.2 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: For a bargain-bin camera, the Lumix DMC-LS85 offers nice stabilization, good images, a Leica lens, and great scene modes.

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7. Olympus FE-5010

Megapixels: 12 megapixels; Battery life: 118.75; LCD screen size: 2.7 inches; Weight: 5.2 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: The FE-5010 takes good pictures and is easy to use. If that's all you're looking for in a camera, you'll likely be satisfied.

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8. Pentax Optio E70

Megapixels: 10 megapixels; Battery life: 155.75; LCD screen size: 2.4 inches; Weight: 5.5 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: This solid entry-level camera has easy controls and good picture modes, but sharpness and portrait abilities are weak spots.

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9. Canon PowerShot A480

Megapixels: 10 megapixels; Battery life: 152.25; LCD screen size: 2.5 inches; Weight: 6.6 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: The super-entry-level PowerShot A480 does offer good image quality, but the lack of any stabilization is a major drawback.

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10. Fujifilm FinePix Z30

Megapixels: 10 megapixels; Battery life: 155.25; LCD screen size: 2.7 inches; Weight: 4.8 ounces; Sensor type: CCD

Bottom Line: The fashion-first Finepix Z30 backs up its looks with sharp images, but its design and rubber buttons won't please everyone.

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