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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Hillary K. Grigonis

Newly launched, this compact camera is nearing viral Fujifilm X100VI-level popularity – but the “weirdest camera ever” is quickly climbing the ranks

Panasonic Lumix L10 camera held in both hands with lens extended.

The compact camera revival came as the number of manufacturers still making pocketable cameras had whittled down to just a few – but thanks to a handful of new compact launches, the most popular compact cameras in 2026 so far are a list dotted with both long-standing favorites and newcomers.

More than halfway through 2026, US photo retailer B&H’s list of the top point-and-shoots for the year is an eclectic mix that houses both cheap keychain cameras and pro APS-C compact cameras. But a number of 2026 launches have climbed the ranks, including the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome and the Panasonic Lumix L10, and a super zoom that launched only a handful of days ago, the Sony RX10 V.

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