This upgraded, high-resolution, compact digital camera with a fixed lens is named in honor of Richard "Dick" Merrill, the co-creator of the Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor technology that powers Sigma's unique lineup of cameras.

ENGADGET: Sigma finally announces price and availability for DP1 Merrill compact

The OLYMPUS STYLUS X series is a lineup of compact digital cameras that offer superb image quality and expressive power, and is the first compact digital camera equipped with a lens bearing the ZUIKO name.

ENGADGET: Olympus unveils Stylus XZ-10 with f/1.8-2.7 zoom, smartphone sharing app

Great for swimming, snorkeling, skiing or any other kind of outdoor activity, the Cyber-shot TX30 is the world's slimmest waterproof digital compact camera (as of Feb 2013).

ENGADGET: Sony brings Cyber-shot HX300, WX300 and TX30 to the US with fast autofocus

Denver, CO (January 7, 2013) - PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION (PENTAX) has introduced the MX-1, an advanced digital compact camera whose craft design and vintage lines appeal to a wide variety of photo enthusiasts.

ENGADGET: Pentax launches brass-bodied MX-1 point-and-shoot: 12MP with 4X zoom (update: now with hands-on photos)

The company likens its product's positioning to Pure Digital Corp's popular, compact, simple and affordable Flip video camera, which has succeeded in the face of digital cameras that can capture video of comparable quality.

ENGADGET: Switched On: The Peek of popularity

SECAUCUS, NJ (April 16, 2013) - Panasonic is proud to introduce the DMC-GF6 (GF6), a new Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera which is the most compact of the LUMIX G family.

ENGADGET: Panasonic Lumix GF6 announced for the US, shipping in June for $600

This impressive digital still capability eliminates the need for consumers to carry a separate digital camera as everything they'll need is in one, ultra-compact device.

ENGADGET: Samsung's PMA gifts: HD pocket camcorders, point-and-shoots with AMOLED screens