Nowadays all gadgets are going the thin way and it is expected of users to desire ultra slim and compact devices as they are easy to carry and store. In case of digital cameras, thin is ‘in’ and every new model of digital camera proclaims to be thinner and more lightweight that its predecessor. So, whether you want to be discreet or simply travel light, a camera’s size and weight is an important consideration. Ultra compact digital cameras can be easily slipped into a pocket or purse, and thus make them a great choice for photographers on the go. Whether a professional or a budding photography enthusiast, a compact digital camera does not mean that its features or it performance is limited. Though compact digital cameras cannot offer the entire manual controls of their heftier counterparts, these are serious cameras capable of capturing superb shots without compromising on the picture quality.

Compact digital cameras from various companies vary in features like mega pixel count, features and price, but all models have two things in common - each fits comfortably into a jacket pocket and weighs 8 ounces or less, even with batteries and media installed. The second commonality in every compact digital camera is that they are stylish little devices that you would love to own. From Panasonic, there is Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 with a resolution of 10.1 mega pixels, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 with a resolution of 9.1 mega pixels and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ65 with 3 inch screen and an optical zoom of 12.0x. Other popular models from the same company are Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. Then there is Canon PowerShot G10, Samsung ES17, Samsung NV100HD, Canon Ixus 80 IS, Leica D-Lux 4 and Canon Ixus 90 IS.