Compact digital camera is one of the most sought after devices of modern times. They have a small and portable design which makes them quite handy for every occasion. Basically meant for casual use, compact digital cameras usually lack the advanced features but the picture quality delivered by them still remains good. Compact digital cameras, generally less than 20mm thick are called ultra compacts or subcompacts. They can be easily slipped into a purse or pocket, thus making them an ideal choice for travelling photographers.

Some of the best cheap compact digital cameras are the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 and Samsung ST550.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 has a resolution of 10.1 Megapixels and a CCD-Chip sensor type. The maximum resolution offered by the compact digital camera is 3968 x 2232 pixels. It has an LCD screen viewfinder of about 3 inches and an optical and diagonal zoom of 12 X and 4 X, respectively. The weight of the cheap digital camera is just 229 g and the dimensions are 103 X 59,6 X 32,8. The camera provides sufficient space for storing your images with an internal memory of 40 MB and the removable storage facility.

The Samsung ST550 is another best cheap compact digital camera that has a weight of 160 g. It features a number of White Balance programmes like Fluorescent Lamp, Sunny, Flash, Auto, Incandescent, Open shade, Daylight, Cloudy and Manual. The light sensitivity ISO of the Samsung’s best compact digital camera is 80 - 1600 and the focal Length (35mm) is 36 – 133.