The 6 best digital cameras of the moment: the best all-rounder, the best-value digital camera, the best budget option, the best choice if money is no object.
Updated: May 17, 2013 3:13 PM
By Renaud Labracherie / Morgane Alzieu / Arthur Azoulay / Bruno Labarbere

Editor's choice

Panasonic Lumix GF6 award

Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic's Lumix GF6 is packed with all the firm's latest technology, including Wi-Fi, GPS and NFC. There's a handy new zoom control on the camera body (for use with X-series lenses), a high-end sensor has arrived, and the capacitive touchscreen can be flipped up 180° for easy self-portraits. On top of that, the GF6 is a speedy snapper that's sure to capture the action! All that's missing is a viewfinder.

Best of the rest

Experts and Pros

Olympus OM-D E-M5 award

Olympus OM-D E-M5
This expert-level hybrid camera has a weatherproof finish, a good viewfinder and an effective optical stabilisation system. The OM-D E-M5 takes great photos and isn't slow off the mark, making it a decent compromise—not to mention the best micro four-thirds model out there right now!

Top Value

Panasonic Lumix GX1

Panasonic Lumix GX1
With an iAuto mode for beginners and PSAM modes with a settings wheel for advanced users, the GX1 is a versatile touchscreen lens-switcher that's compact (especially with the 14-42 mm X lens), responsive and easy to use.

Compact & Stylish

Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-3N
The Sony NEX-3N is a compact and easy-to-use mirrorless lens-switcher. Users upgrading from a point-and-shoot compact won't be too lost with the NEX-3N, while SLR-fans can't fail to be impressed by the image quality on offer. It's a light, discreet and well-made camera that makes a perfect travel companion.

Two alternatives

Great for Video

Panasonic Lumix GH3 award

Panasonic Lumix GH3
The GH3 is like a camera and a luxury camcorder all rolled into one. It offers high video framerates and has all the features you could need to shooting top-quality video (mic and headphones ports, uncompressed HDMI output etc.).

Picture Quality

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-Pro1
The X-Pro 1 is a luxury mirrorless camera with a suitably high-end price tag. It's not without fault, though, as its responsiveness and certain design features can prove a little frustrating at times. However, picture quality is quite simply out of this world at all ISO settings!


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