Cameras
01 Panasonic lumix gx80 panasonic.co.uk PRICE £549 Tested T3 260 With top-class image results, brilliant build quality and handling, not to mention an extensive range of features, you get a lot for your money with this Panasonic. t3 says In terms of bang for your buck, the Lumix GX80 is the best retro-styled CSC.
02 olympus pen-f olympus.co.uk PRICE £1,705.99 (body only) Tested T3 256 Olympus’s first digital rangefinder-style camera boasts lots of manual options and pro results. And we love the retro looks, with styling taken from the original PEN-F. t3 says Replace your phone and DSLR with this swish, interchangeable-lens compact.
03 GoPro hero 5 Black gopro.com PRICE £399.99 Tested T3 268 The caseless GoPro has clear 4K/30fps video (with 2.7k/60fps for best all-round use), rich stereo audio, video stabilisation and a vivid two-inch touchscreen. t3 says GoPro continues its domination of the action cam arena with its latest cam.
04 Garmin Virb ultra 30 garmin.com PRICE £389.99 Tested T3 268 Garmin’s lightweight action cam is capable of filming up to 4K/30fps or snapping 12MP still pics with its one-touch controls, or you can go use voice commands instead. There’s also image stabilisation and GPS. t3 says A top action cam for the outdoors.
05 Leica TL leica-camera.com PRICE £1,450 Tested T3 266 If you’re looking at a way of entering into the desirable Leica fold, this could be it – for a surprisingly un-Leica-like price, you get an interchangeable lens, a large APS-C sensor and a minimalist aluminium body. t3 says A high-quality luxury snapper.
06 Leica sofort leica-camera.com PRICE £229 Tested T3 262 Unsurprisingly, Leica’s Sofort is rather pricey as instant cameras go, but it’s well worth it. It’s responsive, with intuitive controls and a sweet extending lens. t3 says Think instant cameras are cheesy? The Sofort will make you think again.